Custody Modification And Domestic Violence

Summary

Domestic violence in Georgia includes sexual abuse, molestation, choking, and medical neglect. For custody modifications, contact Gwinnett County Superior Court for guidance. Email the court coordinator for clarification on parenting course requirements, especially if previously completed. If the opposing party hasnt acknowledged an electronically served motion, follow up directly or seek court assistance.

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i filed an emergency motion to modify custody a few days ago in Gwinnett county ga superior court. Yesterday I received a standing order to complete a court required * hour parenting course (both parties) however an exception was listed as domestic violence cases being considered. Does SA/molestation/choking of child and medical neglect of child constitute domestic violence
Hi ****,
In Georgia, domestic violence can include various forms of abuse, including:
- Sexual abuse (SA) and molestation
- Physical abuse such as choking
- Neglect, including medical neglect
It would be best to contact the Gwinnett County Superior Court for clarification specific to your case.

Gwinnett County Superior Court


Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.gwinnettcourts.com
can I email the coordinator who emailed me the standing order? And how can I best word the email
Yes, you can email the coordinator. Here's a suggested wording for your email:
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Subject: Clarification on Standing Order for Parenting Course
Dear [Coordinator's Name],
I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to seek clarification regarding the standing order I received to complete the court-required *-hour parenting course. Specifically, I would like to know if the exceptions for domestic violence cases apply to my situation, which involves allegations of sexual abuse, molestation, choking, and medical neglect of the child.
Thank you for your assistance.
Best regards,
****
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Feel free to adjust the wording as needed.
akso, does it matter if I myself completed this course in a prior case involving the same parties?
Hi ****,
If you have already completed the court-required parenting course in a prior case involving the same parties, you should mention this in your email to the coordinator. It may be relevant to your current situation and could potentially exempt you from taking the course again.
Here's how you can include that information in your email:
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Subject: Clarification on Standing Order for Parenting Course
Dear [Coordinator's Name],
I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to seek clarification regarding the standing order I received to complete the court-required *-hour parenting course. Specifically, I would like to know if the exceptions for domestic violence cases apply to my situation, which involves allegations of sexual abuse, molestation, choking, and medical neglect of the child.
Additionally, I have previously completed this course in a prior case involving the same parties. Could you please confirm whether this previous completion affects my requirement to take the course again?
Thank you for your assistance.
Best regards,
****
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Feel free to adjust the wording as needed.
than you. Also,I electronically served the opposing party and. Have not received a reply that the emailed motion was received what can I do if I can’t afford a service processor
Hi ****,
In Georgia, if you haven't received a reply from the opposing party regarding the electronically served motion, you have the following options:
- Follow up with the opposing party to confirm receipt.
- Check if the court provides any free or low-cost service of process assistance.
- Consider filing a motion with the court to address the issue of non-receipt.
You may also contact the Gwinnett County Superior Court for further guidance.

Gwinnett County Superior Court


Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.gwinnettcourts.com

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