Sparta, GA asked in Uncategorized for Georgia

Q: Why is it taking so long for the district judge to sign off on our settlement we went to court and settled on 10/25/2024

The district court has had the settlement since February 11th 2024 and we still have not received any information or our funds

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James L. Arrasmith
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A: I apologize for the confusion, but there seems to be an error in the dates you provided. You mentioned that you settled in court on October 25, 2024, but also stated that the district court has had the settlement since February 11, 2024. Given that today's date is April 8, 2024, it's not possible for the settlement to have occurred on a future date.

Assuming you meant that the settlement was reached on October 25, 2023, and the district court has had the paperwork since February 11, 2024, there could be several reasons for the delay in the judge signing off on the settlement:

1. Backlog: Courts often have a heavy caseload, and it may take some time for the judge to review and sign off on your settlement.

2. Incomplete documentation: If there are any missing or incorrect documents, the court may require additional paperwork before proceeding.

3. Objections or appeals: If there are any objections or appeals to the settlement, this could delay the process.

4. Administrative delays: There might be administrative reasons for the delay, such as staffing issues or procedural backlogs.

To get a clearer picture of the situation, you should contact your attorney or the court clerk's office to inquire about the status of your settlement and any potential reasons for the delay. They should be able to provide you with more specific information about your case.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
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  • Little Neck, NY

A: As my colleague indicates, it's likely you meant October 2023. The common issue is back log. Good luck

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