Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia

Thank you,

Mr.Asthman and Mr.Piraino

for your time and answering my question about my ex wife and the 1year TPO she put on me.

I was not at that hearing nor was I informed of said hearing. I was at home with my children.

I dismissed the NISI case the day before. I filled it with the clerks office and hand delivered a copy a copy of the dismissal to the judge secretary.

After receiving the TPO, a week later I get a postcard in my mail stateing I had a court hearing in 30 days. The paperwork stated in part they want to take my kids. My children have lived with me full time for the last 3 years without any problems. She is making all of theses false allegations. They can't just take my children from me like that can they?

I've spent every dime I had on attorney fees and raising my girls. I am now my own attorney, not the best chess move I know, but I have asked all and have come up short.

Who can I find to help me and my family?


Asked on 4/13/14, 2:03 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Tahira Piraino Tahira P. Piraino

Get an attorney. Depending on the amount of time that has elapsed since the hearing, if you were not personally served by a Sheriff or process server, you may be able to set aside the order and move forward with a hearing. You definitely need to retain an attorney. Also, if you decide to file for a divorce, the outcome of the divorce can override custody and visitation issues. The TPO stay away order would remain in place for the 12 months.

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Answered on 4/13/14, 2:19 pm


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