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answered on Mar 22, 2020
You will at least need to find an attorney who provides legal service in that town, even if the attorney is not located directly in that city.
The first grandchild was taken by dfcs for the same reason. We don't want the kids to go to Foster care and we are able to care for them. What do we do?
answered on Mar 22, 2020
You can file either a third party custody action or a private dependency action if you believe the children are being neglected. An experienced family law attorney can help you with either and guide you on which option would be best under the circumstances.
answered on Mar 22, 2020
That depends. Depending on her charges, she may be eligible for a bond. You should speak with a criminal defense attorney to see what her options are.
And then hendered the victims rights to Justice. How can any statute be valid for the civil suit against the state
answered on Mar 22, 2020
What statutes apply in a civil suit are going to be fact dependent on your individual circumstances. If you are considering filing suit against a governmental agency, you should consult with a civil rights attorney.
It is discussed multiple times since 2013-2014. Close to Christmas time she tells me via text: “GO check the tape if you dont believe me”. I go back to her numerous times over the next several days-week, asking her if that is really what she wants me to do. I remind her, just a few months... View More 
answered on Mar 22, 2020
In some instances text messages and recordings can be used as evidence in a divorce case. However, it will depend on how the recordings were obtained. You should consult with a divorce attorney if you are interested in pursuing a divorce.
Contributed to financially and took care of parent for years; sidelining her own life to do so. Can one child have that favor?
answered on Mar 20, 2020
Possibly. However, if there is a dependency case, any placement will need to be approved by the juvenile court.
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answered on Mar 18, 2020
You can elect not to have visitation while this pandemic is ongoing. However, I would try to work out a plan for makeup time after this is over.
I was giving a friend a ride and police gave me a pandering ticket.
answered on Mar 18, 2020
Your chances of getting the case dismissed will depend on the specific circumstances surrounding the ticket.
Apparently the fee for mediation is $250 and we are supposed to split it but I think that’s ridiculous since I didn’t ask for mediation, what happens if I refuse to pay my half? And if they don’t do it because of that reason what will happen next?
answered on Mar 17, 2020
You can be held in contempt by the judge if the mediation is court ordered.
My ex wife is refusing to give me visitation with my daughter until the Corona virus outbreak is over. I typically have my daughter Wed night and return her Thursday morning and 1st and 3rd weekends and alternating 5th weekends. She says she is protecting her family but I'm not sick, neither... View More
answered on Mar 17, 2020
You definitely need to consult with an attorney as soon as possible to discuss filing an emergency motion for contempt.
I completely left my life in Colorado to pcs with my husband and he cheated within the first month of our marriage(I don’t have physical proof because he destroyed the phone I had it on) he physically and emotionally hurt me. He’s currently being investigated by CID (he’s in the army) for... View More
answered on Mar 16, 2020
We can not tell you what you should be asking for during your mediation without having all of the facts of your case. If you can not afford to hire an attorney for full representation, you should at least consider consulting with one to discuss your options.
My husband is in the army, stationed in fort benning, I am a stay at home mom and only have spousal support coming in and I don’t know what to do about this mediation. Again I’m not really sure what it means and what I need to be doing. I also live in TX now and he is in GA.
answered on Mar 16, 2020
A mediation is an alternative dispute resolution method. There will be a third party mediator present to assist you and your husband on attempting to come to an agreement on the terms of the divorce. The mediator will listen to both of your proposals on how you want to resolve the case and then... View More
answered on Mar 15, 2020
There is no form document for a petition to modify custody. You will need to allege in the petition that there is a material change in circumstances since the entry of the current order and will need to specify what those material changes in circumstances are. You will need to file the petition... View More
He no longer has her 50 percent of the time and isnt helping out financially.
answered on Mar 15, 2020
You will need to file a petition to modify custody with the superior court of the county in which he lives.
Georgia DFCS is trying to terminate my rights when I've done what they ask. Please someone help me find out how to file appeals and know my rights.
answered on Mar 15, 2020
You need to immediately consult an attorney to discuss your options.
We are still married
answered on Mar 14, 2020
If there is no divorce filed, there is no ongoing obligation to continue to provide you with health insurance.
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