Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia

My question is I recently got a letter in the mail from dekalb county, georgia my sons mother has charge me with abandonment of child - in state(m) no clue why maybe because i told him he couldnt have something anyway we are not married my son is 14 i pay his cell bill and do things with him that i can afford do to the economy i lost a good job and i have been at my new job for a year that pays crumbs i had to move back in with mom and dad and basically have no life or forms of entertainment my question is since i dont give her cash money how is this abandonment??? i try to give him what he ask for and if i have to save i will my parents also help out with the things he needs theres never been a order of support ever i just do what i can and obviously thats not enough i only work 13hrs a week and trying to get more hours is hopless and searching for work has been slim


Asked on 7/20/10, 11:56 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Paula McGill Paula McGill Attorney at Law

I would have to read the mother's motion to see exactly what she is alleging. However, based upon the one sided information you have provided, you have a defense to her allegations of abandonment. You should obtain evidence of support (checks to the mother, purchases of necessities, etc.)

Was it a letter or a motion/petition filed in court. If it is a motion/petition, you need to comply with the deadlines set out in the summons. You should have an attorney to represent you in this matter. Even if you cannot afford an attorney for the entire matter, you should pay for an initial consultation to discuss your case.

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Answered on 7/22/10, 6:30 pm


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