Legal Question in Family Law in California

absent father awol- can i get full legal custody?

i live in Georgia, my children's father lives in California

i left him 2 1/2 yrs ago due to his continuous crack binging episodes. i did not divorce him because, as it turned out, we were not legally married as his previous marriage contract was not dissolved at the time of our wedding and when he found that out he never attempted to resolve it. since i left he has given some money and had some visits with the kids, but nothing legally ordered and only according to his whim. 5 months ago i remarried, now i am unable to reach him and he hasn't sent money or checked on the kids in a month. i found out yesterday that he quit his job. is this abandonment and if so can my husband and i get full custody without being able to contact him? any advice on where to start would be appreciated.


Asked on 4/27/05, 5:22 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Charles W. Field Charles W. Field, Attorney at Law

Re: absent father awol- can i get full legal custody?

I would need more information, such as how old is the child, what's his history of visitation and support, etc. Feel free to give me a call to discuss. I don't charge for initial phone consultations.

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Answered on 4/29/05, 3:58 pm
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: absent father awol- can i get full legal custody?

The answer to your question would depend upon Georgia Law since that is where you live with the child.

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Answered on 4/27/05, 10:49 pm


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