[JudyKayTee]

There is a first time for everything. Setting precedents!

Let me know if you set a precedent in this matter. I, of course, can only address NY.

[cdad]

That wasn't a threat, it was a promise and I will tell the judge that i told him that! I think you need to look up the meaning of threats, plus legally im considered his debtor now that he owes me! Change in custody, get real, there isn't a judge in the state of Georgia that would give him custody. One because he has an extensive mental and criminal history (serious felonies) and because he isn't stable at all, doesn't even have his own place and his license are suspended. Plus like I said, I'll be filing EVERY thirty days that he doesn't pay because the law says that I can. Okay let them attempt to ignore me then i will file a complaint with the state bar.

I know a couple of people from regular officers and detectives for Dekalb County that told me that I can do this and there are many women that do whenever these deadbeats dont pay, in Dekalb County. Just in case you aren't familar with this area, it's the richest county in Georgia, all they care about is money so I strongly doubt a change in custody. Like i said $1000 fine everytime he doesn't pay!

As we speak i'm organizing a group of custodial parents seeking to collect back child support from these deadbeats here in Georgia. We are gonna put pressure on our local representatives to push for new legislation that would allow more stricter penalties for non support.:D tty

Again Im going to warn you against taking this attitude into a courtroom. If you think its some kind of a joke go ahead. It won't be long he could file charges against you and it seems he already has all the proof he needs to prove you're an unstable parent. You fit the mold perfectly for PAS. That will caus a custody change or it may even caus the child to be taken away from you. Anything is a threat until it is acted upon. So keep it up and find yourself one lonely parent.

[stinawords]

Okay, I'm out of greenies so Calif here's to you. You said exactly what needed to be said in a well put matter!

[amyh]

The judge will grand child abandonment charges. Ask to speak to a mediator first and if that doesn't work because he doesn't agree then the odds are against him. The courts are for the kids. I filed abandonment and we don't even have an order yet. The judge gave him 30 days to send me money and said 100 was not sufficient. I am in Gwinnett. Trust me the courts are for the kids.

[amyh]

Take those pictures and file a restraining order against him before you go to abandonment court.

[JudyKayTee]

Take those pictures and file a restraining order against him before you go to abandonment court.

Abandonment Court? I've never heard of Abandonment Court.

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[ldolly]

1. yes you can attempt to subpoena any of his money records, banks, work, disability, sociail security and more.

2. during the time he was in prison, he can ask to have any payment reduced to state min, since he had no income during that time.

3. Your error, if you did not review all of his money records before the hearing, you just dropped the ball, in fact he is required to furnish you a copy, just as you were required to furnish him a copy of yours.

Since this is the first time you have taken him back to court for non payment, don't expect alot to happen except for him to be ordered to pay again, and warned by the court. And to provide a plan, and be given an amount to pay for any arrears.

Hello, I am sort of in the same situation. How do you go about getting the subpoenas filed for the info. That is needed?

[ldolly]

The judge will grand child abandonment charges. Ask to speak to a mediator first and if that doesnt work because he doesnt agree then the odds are against him. The courts are for the kids. I filed abandonment and we dont even have an order yet. The judge gave him 30 days to send me money and said 100 was not sufficient. I am in Gwinnett. Trust me the courts are for the kids.

Hello, at what point at the court preceding do I ask to speak to the mediator? Would this be after I see that the non-custodial parent is present and before our case is called?

[ldolly]

1. yes you can attempt to subpoena any of his money records, banks, work, disability, sociail security and more.

2. during the time he was in prison, he can ask to have any payment reduced to state min, since he had no income during that time.

3. Your error, if you did not review all of his money records before the hearing, you just dropped the ball, in fact he is required to furnish you a copy, just as you were required to furnish him a copy of yours.

Since this is the first time you have taken him back to court for non payment, don't expect alot to happen except for him to be ordered to pay again, and warned by the court. And to provide a plan, and be given an amount to pay for any arrears.

Hello, I will be attending a child abandoment hearing on May 11, 2010. I will not have a lawyer with me, but I would like to know what request could I make. For example, for the purpose of the non-custiodial parent being served for future court dates, could I request for the judge to force the non-custodial parent to present a current home and work address? Could I request for the judge to force the non-custodial parent to set up visitation agreement so that his daughter could see her father more often(he doesn't call or try to spend time with her at all)?

[JudyKayTee]

You cannot force a parent to visit with a child. You cannot force him to call, be interested, pretend to be interested.

"Amyh" consistently posts incorrect info and I would follow what FrChuck says.

In my area you attend the Hearing, the parties are called, the Judge reviews the papers and states what he thinks the issues are, you ask for a mediator (which is useless if the other party doesn't want to mediate or isn't there), the Judge either sets another Hearing, grants the relief, appoints a mediator.

[matisse]

Message to PrettywomaninLithonia: I have an abandonment hearing scheduled for August 20th. Can you or anyone else give me info on the outcome of their cases? I expect he will not show since he ran off to another state. Will he have to stay in jail until he can pay the 20,000 in arrears? Child support here in Georgia is ridiculous. I have been working with them for 1 1/2 yrs with no help except he lost his driver's license but still drives. I would love to be part of an effort to change the laws here and have a political background and live in Dekalb County.
Also: I wish this site had an option to change user name. I thought I was entering a password so I guess I'll have to keep using my dog's name.

[mamamiachic]

I have lived in Dekalb and other counties. Most counties have a hearing for Child Abandonment court. If you are not purchasing your home and could possibly move upon the ending of your lease, I recommend moving to Douglas County. In Douglas, the suspected abandoner is locked up first and has to prove innocence or Bond out and you get your money quicker. Plus the bond amount is 2000 instead of the measly 1000 from the corrupt Dekalb where nothing is greater except corruption. Hey we mothers have to do what we must when it comes to persuading these deadbeats to take care of their kids. I was given the opportunity to fly for free all over the world with my children but my ex chooses to stop them from seeing the world every way he can. So I have to lock him up every month of I won't get a dime. Well my pleasure A hole! And I will figure out just how to do it efficiently. Keep doing what you are doing... deal with him now but one day God will deal with him once and for all.

[treehug]

So how did it work out,
PrettywomaninLithonia? I understand your anger. I am glad that GA has the option for an abandonment warrant. Not paying child support is a crime. It must be criminal because the person goes to Jail. I put one on a deadbeat and he spent a full long three day weekend in jail. He deserved it. Remember this is about children not being taken care of, children have needs to live and thrive. You can't just give them a little water once or twice a week and ignore like a plant.