Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia
Answering a summons
1)summons on a motion for contempt. I am current and have paid as previously been ordered. Plaintiff asked for a rule Nisi to be issued. How do I respond to this on my answer. Do I state a rule Nisi does not need to be issued? I live in Fl and do not want to travel to ATL for a hearing.
2) plaintiffs lawyer signed my name to an additonal page on this consent order obligating me to an additional$2300. I did not give him permission to sign my name. How do I handle this? What are my chances? Iam acting ProSe
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Answering a summons
You should consider hiring legal counsel to represent you. By answering yourself, you may unintentionally waive defenses or inadvertently make unintended admissions, which could be costly and worse, may subject you to sanctions.
Re: Answering a summons
You are at an extreme disadvantage if you try to act as your own lawyer.
Your response should simply state that you deny that you are in arrears and contempt. You can't stop the rule nisi from being issued.
You need to seriously attack the other lawyer's signing your name. This is forgery if not with your permission. It also may be a disbarment matter for the attorney. I understand that you are in FL and don't want to mess with this; however, it must be dealt with. Your actual travel to GA may be very limited. If you see fit to hire an attorney, he/she can do a lot for you, saving your coming here.
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