Alake Colwell Furlow

Family law attorney handling cases involving child support, child custody, legitimation, guardianship, divorce, visitation, child abandonment, modifications & all other domestic cases. Licensed to practice law since 2011 having handled cases in counties such as Cobb, Gwinnett, Dekalb, Fayette, Fulton, Henry, Rockdale, Cherokee, Clayton, Douglas, Barrow, Clarke, Carroll, Forsyth, Hall, Lumpkin, Netwon, Habersham, Paulding, Putnam, & Walton county. Offering reasonable fees, lower than most of my colleagues, which may include payment plans.

State Bar of Georgia

Member

2011 - Current

Georgia

State Bar of Georgia

Since 2011

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Q. Should I modify the final custody and support order before relocating to Maryland?

April 21, 2025

A: If you received an Order dated April 17, 2025, I highly doubt a judge would entertain any modification at this time. Because if you were to file for a modification, the case is going back to the very same judge. And since it has been only days since they signed the Final Order, I can't see what grounds you would have for modification that have arise in 4 days. The Order that you have is likely the Order you are going to have for awhile now.

Q. How can I get full custody of my child during a divorce in GA?

April 21, 2025

A: You will need to file for divorce, have your spouse served, and in your petition you should state what relief you are seeking regarding custody, visitation, child support, and marital property. You will then have to present your case at trial and let the court know what you are asking them to award you as well. I would advise you to gather the funds to hire an attorney.

Q. Does getting married affect a no-overnight guest clause in custody agreement?

April 21, 2025

A: There should be language in the order that says what kind of overnight guests are not permitted. If it specifically addresses overnight guests that are not related, that you are in a romantic relationship with, but are not married too, getting married probably makes them acceptable to live with, because then you're married. But it depends on the language of your order, which we cannot see here.