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1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Georgia on
Q: My husband and I are separated does he have to help me financially
Regina Irene Edwards
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Regina Irene Edwards
answered on Jun 8, 2023

If you have minor children and the children live with you, he has to support them. If you do not have children, it is not a given that he has to support you. That depends on what each party makes and the need for support. A divorce or separation case will have to be filed in order for you to... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Georgia on
Q: I have a bench warrant and suspended license, I have a flight tonight. Can I fly domestically?

My flight is from GA (warrant) to Las Vegas, I can pay the warrant once my check comes to my account tomorrow.

2 Answers | Asked in Land Use & Zoning and Real Estate Law for Georgia on
Q: My neighbor is wanting to move their fence in my backyard. They say they own part of my backyard.

I have lived here for 42 years and have maintained the yard. Neighbor says they surveyed, and part of my yard is their property. Is there anything I can do?

James Clifton
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James Clifton
answered on Jun 8, 2023

In order to prevail, you would need to assert a claim for adverse possession. Adverse possession requires a lawsuit showing that your possession of your neighbors property was adverse, notorious, open, continuous, hostile, and exclusive and has occurred for the last 20 years. Many of those... Read more »

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0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Georgia on
Q: A person has intercepted my laptop and see's everything i do in real-time on their device. what recourse do I have?

I have their IP addresses that shows they tapped into my device.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Georgia on
Q: Can NSA's work in GA without an attorney present? Notary Signing Agents (NSA)
James Clifton
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James Clifton
answered on Jun 8, 2023

No, a notary cannot conduct a real estate closing in the State of Georgia if that is what you mean by notary signing agent. The Georgia Supreme Court has stated that real estate closings, including refinances, and deed signings constitute the practice of law in Georgia. An attorney must be... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith for Georgia on
Q: What state or fed laws outline a claimant’s rights to access their claim file after filing a claim with homeowners ins?

I filed a claim against my homeowners insurance after a hailstorm damaged my home in GA. A field adjuster came to inspect my property and cited multiple areas of damage caused by hail. After the field adjuster submitted the report, my desk adjuster advised me that the report was inadequate and that... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Georgia on
Q: Iifewith out parole in ga is what 30 years

He's giving life without parole at 18 years old in 1993 for being a party to a friend is that a legal sentence

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Georgia on
Q: If I am aware of a felon who is living in my home and they own a gun am I obligated to report it?
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answered on Jun 7, 2023

Generally, there is no duty to report a crime in Georgia. There are some exceptions that require certain professionals to report specific crimes in some cases, but otherwise there would be no (legal) obligation on your part to report the individual.

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law for Georgia on
Q: The dealer sold the used car to me without disclosing the car has branded (salvage) title.

I bought a 2016 Hyundai Tuscan SUV on May 11, 2013. Unfortunately, the dealer didn't tell me the car has branded ( salvage) title.

I found this when I went to trade in the car for another car.

When I called the dealer they claim that they showed me the carfax report. I... Read more »

2 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy for Georgia on
Q: chapter 7

Times are tough for me i have a lot of medical debt and i'm thinking of filing chapter 7, i live in a moble home worth 9,000 on rented land and a 10,000 non cashable life insurance policy,7 firearm value at 1,500 clothes 150 and 25 bucks in my saving account.Would i be able to keep all these... Read more »

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jun 7, 2023

Most likely you’d be able to keep everything using your exemptions. Consult a competent bankruptcy practitioner who can evaluate your financial situation and help you make the right decision.

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0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Georgia on
Q: My husband was out on bond for a felony theft by taking. We missed his court date which resulted in his arrest. I went t

I went to the courthouse and requested to see his summons and both of them had the wrong address on them as well as the bench warrant so we were not aware of the court dates. This resulted in a failure to appear charge and obstruction

0 Answers | Asked in Land Use & Zoning and Real Estate Law for Georgia on
Q: There is a subdivision being built adjacent to my property. There will be a road in my backyard.

We saw the original plans but they have been changed as our land was being infringed upon (we put up a fence to stop it). Now that the plans have been changed, does a new blueprint have to be drawn up? My concern is utilities, sidewalks, curbs, etc. Neither the builder or the city have an updated... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts, Criminal Law and Products Liability for Georgia on
Q: In Cobb county state court if the prosecutor has the wrong date on a filed accusation will it be dismissed or not

It’s on a title pawn the charge is subject to security interest as in I was withholding the vehicle. It was impounded and sold already with the title company knows . They are using their friends at the court to try and make me pay although in I believe 1:1:23 of the Georgia constitution says... Read more »

3 Answers | Asked in Child Custody and Family Law for Georgia on
Q: How do I go about withdrawing from a temporary child custody order?

CONSENT TEMPORARY ORDER ON PLAINTIFF'S PETITION FOR LEGITIMATION AND CUSTODY OF A MINOR CHILD

Does it have to go in front of the judge? Do I file a motion for this? If so, how?

Alake Colwell Furlow
Alake Colwell Furlow
answered on Jun 6, 2023

You can't withdraw from a temporary order. A temporary order is temporary. It is in place until the court can enter a final order. If there is something you want to amend on a final basis, you will need to convey that to the court at your trial or if you and the other party come to an... Read more »

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0 Answers | Asked in Domestic Violence for Georgia on
Q: Police are trying to charge me with a domestic. My ex backed her car I to me and as a keeejerck reaction I hit car

Other than the car there was no contact, foul language or any other than a disagreement Ober property. The police are claiming which is not true that even though she did back her car I to me but stopped before she hit me. Well yes I banged the car and she stopped.

1 Answer | Asked in Bankruptcy and Contracts for Georgia on
Q: Is it ethical (or legal) to sell shares of your small business knowing that you are currently filing bankruptcy?

In GA, what is the avg timespan from hiring an attny to the actual filing of Chapter 11 paperwork? We purchased shares of a local business directly from the owner on February 2 and they filed for bankruptcy March 1. During our meetings, they advised they were going to be using the funds to expand... Read more »

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jun 7, 2023

It could be construed as fraudulent conduct. I would tread very carefully in this matter to avoid any allegations of fraud or misconduct.

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Georgia on
Q: I need to find information about Georgia codes O.C.G.A. for September 25th,1982 on how long a defendant serves for,

1) OCGA Murder and how long they are to serve

2) OCGA Voluntary manslaughter and how long they are to serve

3) OCGA Involuntary manslaughter and how long they are to serve

1 Answer | Asked in Social Security for Georgia on
Q: Can my boyfriend will me his social security benefits even though we aren't married

My boyfriend is making out his will and wants to will his social security benefits to me should anything happen to him but we aren't legally married

Elizabeth Fowler Lunn
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Elizabeth Fowler Lunn
answered on Jun 6, 2023

No he cannot do this. There are no benefits that he would receive after his death so there is nothing to give to you. After his death his minor children (if he has any) and his legal spouse may be eligible to receive survivor's benefits. There are also benefits that an older legal spouse may... Read more »

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