Child Custody Modification in Georgia

[tnj71]

What is the name of your state?Georgia

My ex and I have joint physical custody of our two children. The document drawn up states that the kids would stay with me for two weeks, and then him two weeks. WELL, of course that didn't work. It was too stressful for all involved except their father. I filed for a modification back in May, went through mediation (with no success); and don't know what to do next. The clerk in Henry County told me to file a Notice of Hearing to get on the calendar; but since I am Pro Se, I'm not sure what this form looks like, and how it is to be served. The kids go with their dad three weekends out of the month, but he doesn't want to have this modification in writing because he would then have to pay child support; and in the meantime, I'm struggling to make ends meet (but ensuring that my kids have a healthy, loving relationship with their father who makes no financial contributions to their well-being).

 

[bulldogg70]

I am feeling a little skeptical here, my radar is pinging. Anyway, I think its because I am drinking bacardi; I will answer your question. Since the Clerk told you to file a notice, and you feel that is best, you do not need to have a form for it. You can make your motion the old fashion way and type it up completely, dont forget to add the order and two SASE. If you are confused please feel free to go down to you local law library and get the latest West Pleading forms book, look up what you need and use it as an OUT LINE, for the one you need to file with your court. You being a pro per has nothing to do with your ability to create a form.

 

[sparky31676]

What is the name of your state?Georgia

My ex and I have joint physical custody of our two children. The document drawn up states that the kids would stay with me for two weeks, and then him two weeks. WELL, of course that didn't work. It was too stressful for all involved except their father. I filed for a modification back in May, went through mediation (with no success); and don't know what to do next. The clerk in Henry County told me to file a Notice of Hearing to get on the calendar; but since I am Pro Se, I'm not sure what this form looks like, and how it is to be served. The kids go with their dad three weekends out of the month, but he doesn't want to have this modification in writing because he would then have to pay child support; and in the meantime, I'm struggling to make ends meet (but ensuring that my kids have a healthy, loving relationship with their father who makes no financial contributions to their well-being).

I just last month had to properly serve the correct froms for a pro se modification in PA. My county had a site - Allegheny County Bar Association. I typed in family law in the search engine and was directed to the handbook of forms and filing.
I needed to choose the date I requested my ex to appear. You'll need to find out the dates and times pro se motions are heard. I had to serve him with a cover letter, signed form of service, motion date and time info. and complaint copy.
I also need to have another copy of these forms for myself and to bring to court.
If I can, and you need to as well, do some on-line research for your county.
They may have a similar site with these forms and instructions.
There are alot of custody modification forms, make sure to get the Pro Se, they are alot different.
I'll check back if I find anything.

These forms were available as a handbook at the court house. Appx. $8.00.
You may need to contact the family division, they cannot give any advice or answer questions on filing, but they can direct you to where to get the forms.