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Q: Help with boyfriend on probation hold due to false report.
My boyfriend is currently being held on a probation hold despite having never violated his probation before. He's on probation for driving without a license, and the hold seems to have been placed following an incident where a false report was made by my landlord, claiming he damaged property... View More 
Hunter J Tzovarras
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answered on Jul 8, 2025
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answered on Jul 8, 2025
On a probation hold, the officer would have to file a motion to revoke probation within 5 days, and then he would be see by the court within 2 days of the motion being filed. Once he's seen by the court, the Judge can either set a bail or hold him to a final hearing on whether he violated... View More
Q: How to file for sole legal conservatorship with open police and CPS cases?
I'm seeking advice on filing a motion for sole legal conservatorship in a family law case. I do not currently have legal representation. There is an open police report and CPS report against the father of my child, which I believe supports my case for sole conservatorship. The situation is... View More
John Michael Frick
answered on Jul 8, 2025
answered on Jul 8, 2025
A contested custody case is not a do-it-yourself project. A non-lawyer with some legal knowledge and experience can handle their own family law litigation if it is relatively simple, straightforward, and uncontested.
I often compare the practice of law to automotive service. Many people... View More
Q: How long must I live in a Texas home for homestead protection against potential litigation consequences in Louisiana?
I am currently living in Louisiana and have been involved in litigation for 10 years. I am planning to move to Texas within 60 days and purchase a home which will be my primary residence. Given that there is a possibility of a negative ruling in the litigation that might affect my current home in... View More
John Michael Frick
answered on Jul 8, 2025
answered on Jul 8, 2025
There is no time requirement. For clarity of proof, I recommend that you file your homestead exemption for property taxes at the same time you purchase your home. As loan as you meet the requirements for a homestead--including using it as your primary residence--and do not declare any other real... View More
Q: Do I need to redo my wills and POA after moving from Florida to Georgia?
I recently moved from Florida to Georgia and want to know if I need to redo my wills and power of attorney. I haven't made any major life changes, consulted a lawyer about estate law differences, or had any specific changes in mind for my wills and POA.
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James Clifton
answered on Jul 8, 2025
answered on Jul 8, 2025
Yes, you should redo your will. A will created under Florida law may not be effective in Georgia, which could cause issues when probating your estate. A simple estate planning package in Georgia is relatively affordable. It costs about $500 for a will, durable power of attorney, and medical... View More
Q: Do I need to redo my wills and POA after moving from Florida to Georgia?
I recently moved from Florida to Georgia and want to know if I need to redo my wills and power of attorney. I haven't made any major life changes, consulted a lawyer about estate law differences, or had any specific changes in mind for my wills and POA.
Jake Slowik
answered on Jul 8, 2025
answered on Jul 8, 2025
Your Florida will likely works, but a Georgia-formatted update will streamline probate and adjust for any state-specific nuances. Georgia probate judges strongly prefer wills that meet Georgia’s self-proving format. With a FL will, a witness may have to testify, an avoidable delay and cost.... View More
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