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1 Answer | Asked in Lemon Law for New York on
Q: Hi. what should i do if lawyer is not responding to my calls?

Hi. I had a car that was deemed a lemon. My lawyer charged me 500 dollars out of pocket and also received payment from chrysler. while my car was in the shop i paid out of pocket for 3 rental cars. I had an open case with chrysler. when they sad the car was finally fixed which turns out it... View More

Paula J. Mcgill
Paula J. Mcgill
answered on Jul 14, 2016

You can always write him, lay out what happened and advise him, if he cannot explain everything that happened and why he has not returned your calls, you will file a complaint against him with the NY Court. I cannot provide a direct link for you to click. However, I have provided a link you can... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Lemon Law for Maryland on
Q: Do I have any rights when it comes to a used car I purchased that turned out to be a lemon?

I purchase a used vehicle from koons 8 months ago. I recently experienced an issue with oil consumption cause by an issue with the engine. I recently ran a carfax on the vehicle which koons failed to give me, and discovered the previous owner had numerous issues including the problem I am currently... View More

Paula J. Mcgill
Paula J. Mcgill
answered on Jul 14, 2016

You didn't state the year or mileage on the car.

You should read the Maryland Attorney General website to see if your car comes within the lemon law protection. You can cut an paste the link below. https://www.oag.state.md.us/consumer/lemon.htm

Next, if your car does not...
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1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody for Georgia on
Q: I am 16 in the state of Georgia and my father served my mother with papers stating he wants custody. do I have a say so?
Paula J. Mcgill
Paula J. Mcgill
answered on Jul 14, 2016

Yes, talk to the parent who you want to stay with about filing an affidavit with his or her petition or response.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody, Divorce and Family Law for Georgia on
Q: Wife submitted a paper saying her new address is in california. She filled divorce in atlanta Georgia.

Can she get the divorce moved to california?

Paula J. Mcgill
Paula J. Mcgill
answered on Jul 14, 2016

States usually have a residency requirement of 6 months to a year. You should check with a California attorney on that issue.

The larger and more important issue is her possible violation of Clayton County's standing order. I assume she filed in your county. It doesn't...
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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Georgia on
Q: Can my children's Father take me to court for custody rights?

My children's Father wants to take me to court for custody right because he claims I don't allow him to see our children. I've told him several times verbally and through text message that he can come to visit the children at anytime. I have 3 children with this man. He does not... View More

Paula J. Mcgill
Paula J. Mcgill
answered on Jul 14, 2016

Yes, he can seek to legitimate the children, if he hasn't already and obtain custody. Of course, you can fight it in court with evidence of what you described above. If you can prove those allegations, it is unlikely the judge will grant his request for custody.

Nevertheless,...
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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Maryland on
Q: If i file for full custody and they can not serve the father the papers what happens

Also he is threatening me to drop child support and i dont know what to do

Paula J. Mcgill
Paula J. Mcgill
answered on Oct 13, 2015

Hire a private process server to track him down. If he still cannot be served, hire a lawyer or learn the steps on how to obtain approval to serve him by publication.

Also, if he is under court order to pay child support, but he doesn't pay, file a contempt action against him.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Maryland on
Q: Can I file for divorce citing adultery if I'm the one that committed adultery in order to expedite the divorce?
Paula J. Mcgill
Paula J. Mcgill
answered on Oct 13, 2015

No, otherwise, divorces would be too easy. Of course, if you are truly desperate, give the evidence to your spouse, with the person's name, location, times, witnesses, etc. The spouse can file, and in your answer, you can admit to it.

However, this would seriously harm your case in...
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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law for Georgia on
Q: Can an employment lawyer assist me?

My wife and I left our jobs in Orlando, Florida and moved to Atlanta, Georgia for a position I had accepted with a new company. A few days prior to my start date I received a call that I was ineligible for hire due to a misdemeanor from several years ago. As unprofessional a practice as that is, I... View More

Paula J. Mcgill
Paula J. Mcgill
answered on Oct 13, 2015

I would make a copy of all correspondence and checks, return everything to the person of origin with a cover letter. Send the packet by certified mail, return receipt. If checks and correspondence continue to arrive, contact an employment lawyer.

This simply doesn't sound like the...
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1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Georgia on
Q: My ex wife went and modify the child support without my knowledge, the thing Is she had willing lie about my Income.

I have every slingle money order that I have bought for child support, time and date stamp, with the oringinal order that was filed I am doing the same job earning the same pay, but she refused to tell me where to send It, I have email her 3 times 2 weeks apart and even suggested a POBox, as to... View More

Paula J. Mcgill
Paula J. Mcgill
answered on Oct 13, 2015

Have you completed the financial affidavit and Georgia Child Support Calculator? If not, you should do so and be prepared for the hearing. Also, if you can afford one, hire a lawyer. If one side had a lawyer, A fairer outcome is more likely when the other side also has a lawyer.

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Georgia on
Q: If a landlord gets an eviction notice approved by the court, how long does the tenant generally have to vacate?
Paula J. Mcgill
Paula J. Mcgill
answered on Oct 13, 2015

The judge usually tells all parties at the beginning of the calendar call that if you lose you have seven days to vacate before a writ can be issued. Once the writ is issued, the landlord can schedule the marshals to come out at any time. It's safer to move out before the seven days are up.... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Georgia on
Q: If a landlord goes and starts a eviction process and does not let the me know about do I still have to pay for court
Paula J. Mcgill
Paula J. Mcgill
answered on Oct 12, 2015

Were you served personally or served through tack and mail? If so, you have to file an answer within seven days of service and appear in court. If you are not sure, you should with the court to determine if a return of service has been filed.

If you are asking if a landlord has to...
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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Georgia on
Q: Does a single, uneployed mother taking care of her one year old son, in the state of Georgia be denied child support?
Paula J. Mcgill
Paula J. Mcgill
answered on Mar 31, 2015

Why do you believe you will be denied child support.

In Georgia, there is a formula for child support. Even if the father doesn't work, the court will impute income and order minimal child support.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Georgia on
Q: How can I get child support started on non custodial parent if don't want to go through childsupport office..
Paula J. Mcgill
Paula J. Mcgill
answered on Mar 31, 2015

Yes, you can start child support through the superior court. First, file a petition for child support in the county where the father resides and ask for a temporary hearing on support. Second, the sheriff will attempt service of the petition on the father. Third, the court will schedule the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Georgia on
Q: How can I get my child support to stop coming out of my check? I've never been behind. They graduated in may of 2014.
Paula J. Mcgill
Paula J. Mcgill
answered on Mar 31, 2015

File a petition to modify child support. The court will issue an order stopping the deductions.

In the petition, you may want to consider including a request for a refund for the payments she received after June 2014.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Georgia on
Q: I have been separated from my husband for 4 years, I have 2 children within the marriage that are not his I reside in GA

Do I need an attorney to get a divorce? I'm not sure where my "husband" is. We split up due to domestic felony assault, I obtained a protective order against him. He served his time. Is that grounds for an uncontested divorce, since he wont contest due to not being located, and am I... View More

Paula J. Mcgill
Paula J. Mcgill
answered on Mar 31, 2015

You have to make a good faith search to find your husband. You will have to certify with the court the attempts you made to find him. I strongly recommend you consult with local counsel to determine your obligations regarding the search.

Once a good faith search has been made, and you...
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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Georgia on
Q: The father of my children and I are not married. Can I leave the state with the kids ? Without his permission?

There is NO custody agreement.

Paula J. Mcgill
Paula J. Mcgill
answered on Mar 31, 2015

If there is not a custody agreement, you can leave the state without his permission.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Support for Georgia on
Q: Do I need to file for back child support if the other party went to prison and is out now, but not paying child support?

I have an order already in place in a different county and the other party was ordered to pay me child support but went to prison shortly after that order was filed. How do I go about getting it restarted if the children are all over 18 now? And the Child Support Recovery Unit said they will no... View More

Paula J. Mcgill
Paula J. Mcgill
answered on Mar 31, 2015

Yes, if there is an order that required him to pay until your son reached 18, he is not relieved from paying back child support simply because your son is 18. File a petition for contempt to recover the funds he did not pay you under the order. You should include that time he spent in prison.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Georgia on
Q: Is there a way that the parents do not have to deal directly with each other?

Myself and my son's father can not get along. I fear he is manipulating our son as well, but if we had no contact with each other it would be best for all involved. We already don't see each other when exchanging our son, but when it comes to negotiating vacation times or holiday pick... View More

Paula J. Mcgill
Paula J. Mcgill
answered on Mar 31, 2015

Submitting the vacation time to lawyers or a mediator could get very expensive.

Have you tried e-mail? If not, try that first. Another possiblity is to have a trusted family member communicate with him via e-mail or by phone.

Also, to avoid some problems, you may want a more...
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1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning for Georgia on
Q: What is an hourly rate for a Estate admin/PR? Estate is in Maine. I am in Georgia.
Paula J. Mcgill
Paula J. Mcgill
answered on Mar 31, 2015

You should post the question as if you live in Maine. Each state and each attorney's rates are unique. Therefore, a Maine attorney would be the proper person to ask.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Georgia on
Q: My ex-husband picked up my 2 children for a regular visit and now refuses to return them.

He brought false allegations of sexual abuse against my current husband which were officially investigated & dismissed completely because they were total lies. How do I get my kids back?

Paula J. Mcgill
Paula J. Mcgill
answered on Mar 31, 2015

First, hire an attorney. It is so important you do this immediately.

If you cannot afford an attorney, file an emergency petition for contempt and request an immediate return of the children. I assume the order that gave you custody is still the current order.

In cases like...
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