Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia

My husband and I lost our children temporarily and they are now in state custody. My husband is incarcerated and I want a divorce. Since our daughters are in DFACS custody can he contest the divorce based on the children?


Asked on 10/03/11, 5:48 pm

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Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

Sure,

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Answered on 10/03/11, 5:53 pm
Paula McGill Attorney at Law

In Georgia, you can file for irreconcilable differences. In that case, it would be difficult to contest it because he is in jail. Also, depending on his length of incarceration, you might have grounds on the fact that he in prison. Nowadays, children aren't a barrier to divorce.

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Answered on 10/03/11, 6:47 pm


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