I was dating lawyer. Broke up w/her, she trashed my house. Cops were called, she was chargd w/felony proprty damge. We got back togthr. To avoid losing license, she wrote a stmnt that got her out of trouble and put me in trouble. I ended up w/ false reprt of crime (1 yr probation, ankle monitr... Read more »
answered on Mar 20, 2023
You need to speak with a good criminal attorney. A bond condition is not a suggestion - no contact means no contact.
Hello,
I am looking for legal assistance to assist me in my efforts to dissolve a property I own with my daughter. We purchased the home on 9 September 2022. She and I were supposed to live there together but due to unforeseen circumstances we are not able to do-habitat.
The sale... Read more »
answered on Mar 17, 2023
Legally, if you could not come to an agreement regarding buying out her ownership interest in the property, you would need to seek a partition, which would split the property. If the property could not be split equitably, the court would order a sale of the property. If you want to avoid that, you... Read more »
I was born in California and so were my birth parents. Their parental rights were taken away in 2000 when I was 7 years old. I was adopted the following year in 2001 when I was 8. My adoptive parents are on my birth certificate. I’ve been in contact with my birth mother for about 12 years now and... Read more »
answered on Mar 12, 2023
No. You have no legal relationship with your birth mother. So she doesn't qualify as a grandparent to try to get grandparent's rights, and she wouldn't meet those standards anyway. So it's a definite no. You can exclude her if you wish.
I've being held in a Dependency case due to a charge that is reduced and disposed of but they still hold me in jouvinile with a charge that for abuse and no charge anywhere of dui and then have me in another county sui.g me in a custody battle I never recieve any summons for I'm in 3... Read more »
answered on Mar 11, 2023
It sounds like you may need to speak with an attorney who can review your specific case and provide legal advice tailored to your situation. It is unusual for someone to be charged for the same offense in multiple courts, especially if one of the charges has already been disposed of and... Read more »
answered on Mar 10, 2023
My best advice to you is to hire you a local attorney in your area. Grandparent visitation is limited and several factors need to be proven in order for the court to determine that visitation is in the child's best interest. If the parent objects to your visitation, you will need to make... Read more »
My husband and I purchased a home and was manipulated into adding my son and his children's mother to our deed. The agreement was for them to pay half of the mortgage. After adding them the the deed we have received no money for the mortgage nor bills. However, I have been abused mentally,... Read more »
answered on Mar 8, 2023
You cannot remove someone from a deed unilaterally. Even if you have a restraining order. You will need to contact a civil attorney to resolve the issue. Your son has interest in the house.
The matter will be heard in Fulton Country GA and a petition for Paternity and Child Support was filed. I know I need to file an answer and counterclaim for legitimation to get proper rights in GA and a definitive visitation schedule.
There is already a child support order from Illinois... Read more »
answered on Mar 8, 2023
If you choose to represent yourself you will be expected to have the same knowledge as an attorney. You will be expected to handle your own discovery, your case in chief and to prepare all of your documents for Court. I would highly suggest hiring an attorney, because the child support, custody... Read more »
My daughters dad hasn't seen her or even tried to see or hear about my daughter. He lives in tennessee and I moved down here with her cause he mentally and emotionally abused me and now I'm terrified hes going to do something to her. He has kidnapped her when she was 3 months old and... Read more »
answered on Mar 8, 2023
If you were never married and he hasn't legitimately, he has no rights. If he files to legitimate, you can hire an attorney to contest the legitimation.
My daughters dad hasn't seen her or even tried to see or hear about my daughter. He lives in tennessee and I moved down here with her cause he mentally and emotionally abused me and now I'm terrified hes going to do something to her. He has kidnapped her when she was 3 months old and... Read more »
answered on Mar 10, 2023
If you prevent the father from having any contact with the child, he may decide to file an action to legitimize. If he does so, sure you can object to the legitimation. However, the Court may still determine that the father being in the child's life is in the child's best interest and... Read more »
Should my lawyer be fighting the caveat since the family member filing has not been seen or a part of our family for 30 years? They are claiming they have proof that my moms will was done under duress which is false. Can they continue to geting the caveat delayed or postpone until all the heirs... Read more »
answered on Mar 3, 2023
Most wills are upheld against caveats. I'm sure they claim a lot of stuff in their caveat. I always do. A caveat will lead to a trial if the issue is not settled before. No reason this should take longer than a year or so and may be handed much faster. Deciding whether the issue is worth... Read more »
is there a way to get legally married without having to go before a minister or judge and just sign the paperwork? my anxiety is too high to face people
answered on Mar 2, 2023
I bet if you let the clerks know your issue beforehand, at worst you and your prospective spouse could meet with the judge privately in his chambers. You might need to bring a witness.
i.e. An adult couple have 2 adult children. 1 spouse/parent dies and the other is incapacitated. Who is likely to get POA and conservatorship of parent? The eldest child was already named primary in a medical directive, and also listed on a STATUTORY FORM POWER OF ATTORNEY on mortgage papers for... Read more »
answered on Mar 2, 2023
The designation in poas creates a preference for the designated. The issue still needs to go before a judge if a guardian and or conservator is to be appointed.
Another question is why do you need the courts involvement if you already have poas. See an elder law attorney in Georgia.
My husband and I got into an argument and he removed my name from the apartment lease this was in tucker Georgia at the lavista crossing.
he moved in but didnt allow me to
answered on Mar 1, 2023
Laws don't govern what spouses do for each other as long as the action itself is not illegal. He's not required to keep you on the lease. If you have lived there together, he cannot exclude you from the home.
Ex wife filed contempt in the county I live in that doesn't hold the original order.
answered on Mar 1, 2023
A defendant can typically be sued in the county where they are a resident. She did not have to file in the county that signed the original order unless you had moved out of state. She can file in the county where you live, and I would suggest you hire an attorney.
What should I expect as far as the procedure? I thought case was closed
answered on Feb 28, 2023
I can't tell you what to expect when I don't have any details of your case. You stated, "legitimation/temporary custody hearing with child's father august of 2021, I just received notice of a final hearing. What should I expect as far as procedure? I thought the case was... Read more »
My mom has all timers & dose not remember anything. The house is still in her name.
answered on Feb 25, 2023
If the house is still in your mother's name and she has Alzheimer's and is unable to manage her affairs, it may be necessary to establish a conservatorship to manage her assets and make decisions on her behalf. A conservatorship is a legal arrangement in which a court appoints a person or... Read more »
Both minor children’s paternal grandmother has sole custody of both minor children. And there is a 3rd child but he is not a minor.
answered on Feb 23, 2023
If you have living biological children born of the marriage then you have children, whether they currently live at your residence or not. The Court needs to know that you have living minor children in order to address the custody & visitation of those children as well as child support, if that... Read more »
Hi! I am in desperate need of an attorney. I have already filed for divorce, but need a lawyer who is versed in the ways of a narcissist. I reached out to Georgia Legal Aid for assistance with this, but was denied due to funding. I’m turning to this community because I have limited funds myself,... Read more »
answered on Feb 23, 2023
A judge can't order you to find an attorney. You can always choose to represent yourself, legally you have that right. Now the judge may have told you to get an attorney because they may really think you need one. But that's not an order. You don't sue someone for making you... Read more »
My father in law has a temporary grandparent visitation order for my stepson. we are relocating to a different state near the other three grand parents for my job.
answered on Feb 23, 2023
You could find yourself in contempt of court if your move prevents the grandparent from exercising visitation. Temporary visitation means that a case is still pending. If so, I don't think you should relocate without notifying the Court. The Court may need to reevaluate the visitation so... Read more »
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