Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia

Child Support/Double Jeopardy

It seems I'm being tried twice for the same crime. :)

My ex-wife and I are legally divorced and have three children between us. A child support order was not established at the time of our divorce, but I have paid child support every month since the divorce. I reside in the state Georgia. She resides in another state and has custody of our three children.

Finally, a child support order was established in court here in Georgia this past Janurary, but last week I received a summons to appear in court AGAIN to establish a child support order. (?????)

The summons was sent to me through Georgia by the state my ex-wife currently resides.

My questions are:

Since there was a child support order established in January and is currently in place through Georgia, can my ex-wife drag me into court again this soon?

How long is the current support order good for in Georgia?

How soon can my ex-wife file for modification of child support in the state of Georgia?

Thank you


Asked on 3/06/04, 8:39 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Charles W. Field Charles W. Field, Attorney at Law

Re: Child Support/Double Jeopardy

It is almost impossible to give you a dependable answer in this type of format. You should consult with a local attorney who can review the documents and give you sound advice.

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Answered on 3/14/04, 6:31 pm


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