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Q: How can I find pro bono legal help after expulsion from college in NY?
I was expelled from my college in New York due to behavioral concerns, and my appeal to the college was denied. I am seeking a pro bono lawyer to help me explore further actions and understand my legal rights. Are there specific programs or resources available for students who need legal assistance... View More 
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 15, 2026
answered on Sep 15, 2026
There are general resources out there for finding pro bono attorneys within the state. It might take some research to find resources focused on education law. The New York State Unified Court System website has a page for Free Lawyer Help. Here is the web address for their page...... View More
Q: Do I need to live in Georgia post-divorce for custody?
I'm currently in the process of divorce in Georgia and need to know if I have to continue living in the same state as my ex-spouse after the divorce is finalized. Additionally, I am concerned about obtaining full custody of our two children, a 2-year-old and a 9-month-old baby, as I currently... View More
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Sharon Jackson
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First regarding your employment status, you should know that Georgia judges do not award custody to one parent over the other simply because one parent is not employed. The parent with the most money does not automatically win custody, especially if the other parent was a devoted, responsible,... View More
Q: Do I have rights to my husband's premarital home and my car?
I live in Georgia and currently share a home with my husband, which he owned prior to our marriage. He recently purchased a new car for me, but it is registered in his name. Given these circumstances, do I have any legal right to remain in the home, and what are my rights regarding the vehicle?
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Sharon Jackson
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The situation you are describing may involve what is sometimes referred to as a mixed asset—an asset that has both separate (premarital) and marital components.
First let's address the home. If your husband owned the home before the marriage, the interest he brought into the marriage... View More
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Q: Will ex remain liable for rent share if he's on lease but pays child support?
I signed a rental lease in Georgia with my son's father, and both of our names are on the lease; mine's listed first. Although he moved out, he continued to pay half of the bills until recently when Child Support was brought up. Despite our verbal agreement to split the rent, he left... View More
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Regina Irene Edwards
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answered on Sep 15, 2026
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Both of you are responsible for the lease, but you can't make him pay it. Your recourse, would be to sue him after the fact.
Him paying half the bills probably is more than child support would be. Him paying half the bills in a place that he does not live IS child support. It may... View More
Q: How can I enforce a court decision for unpaid loan in Illinois?
I won a court case in Illinois back in June regarding a loan I gave, which was backed by a signed promissory note. The court ruled in my favor, but I still haven't been paid. The person who owes me the money has blocked my calls, making it impossible for me to contact them. What steps can I... View More
Bryan R. Bagdady
answered on Sep 15, 2026
answered on Sep 15, 2026
I am assuming that you were given a judgment in your favor and against the defendant and that the judgment is now more than 30 days old. Assuming that you have a final and enforceable judgment, you need to commence post judgment collection proceedings. These are technically new proceedings, but are... View More
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