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answered on Oct 10, 2023
The court can appoint a GAL if they see that one is necessary. A party can also petition for a GAL to be assigned to the case. Then the court will determine if they are going to appoint one at that time or not. But if one of the parties is requesting that a GAL be assigned, be mindful that one... View More 
This "agreement" would be related to payments being made to grandparents for a child's vacation by the child's biological and primary custody mother.
answered on Oct 6, 2023
A party is legally bound by a court order with regard to domestic matters. Text messages and emails that are not reflected in a court order parties do not legally have to follow, that is, again, in matters involving child support, child custody & visitation.
I went to the Stretch Zone due to feeling like I needed to be stretched or aligned in March 2023. I informed him that I had one hip higher than the other. He adjusted me and then pulled both legs simultaneously. This left me feeling lopsided and within 2-3 days I felt extreme pain in my lower... View More
answered on Sep 26, 2023
The deadline for most medical malpractice in California is 1 year. This defendant is not likely a health care provider and the deadline would be two years.
Name change after marriage, need proof that only marriage certificate is required by Ga law, no court order, is there something in GA law I can use? Requirements in a different country to specify name change
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answered on Sep 21, 2023
In Georgia, changing your last name after marriage can generally be done using your marriage certificate as legal proof, without the need for a court order. This should be sufficient for changing your name on identification documents like your driver's license and Social Security card.
answered on Sep 21, 2023
Ligon v. Bartis involved a personal injury matter which ultimately made its way to the Georgia Court of Appeals - twice.
The first decision was handed down in 2000. The case cite is Ligon v. Bartis, 243 Ga. App. 328, 530 S.E.2d 773 (2000). The issue at hand pertained to a motion to... View More
My defendant has a seemingly well-experienced attorney on HOA law
answered on Sep 19, 2023
You can search through legal directories for attorneys experienced in real estate law. You can also look on the Georgia Bar Association website for attorneys who are members of the Real Property Law Section. Whenever you speak with an attorney, ask them for a list of cases relating to HOA law that... View More
They have been suspended 15 years on a judgment I never even received notice on and they want me to pay a private attorney to get my license back
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answered on Sep 7, 2023
In Georgia, driver's license suspensions can occur for various reasons, including failure to address certain legal obligations or fines. If your license is suspended under the Rights and Responsibilities Act, it's essential to understand the specific circumstances leading to the... View More
I loaned money to a client to close on their home. He assured me that I would be repaid by 7/27/23. He signed a promissory note. He has not repaid me. I have been informed that he is possibly going to sell the property.
answered on Sep 8, 2023
If your note was accompanied by a Security Deed against the property, you can initiate foreclosure proceedings to force him to pay, otherwise you get the property. If you have the note only, you will need to sue on the note after making proper demand, if required by the note. Contact a Georgia... View More
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answered on Sep 4, 2023
Georgia has strict regulations on title loans. Interest rates for title loans in Georgia are capped at 25% per month (which is roughly equivalent to 300% annually). Therefore, if your title loan has an interest rate of 59%, it would likely be considered illegal under Georgia law.
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answered on Aug 28, 2023
If you have a promissory note that was due on 7/21/2020 and has not been paid, you have several options to consider. First, you could try reaching out to the debtor to remind them of the outstanding payment and discuss the situation. It's possible that there might have been a misunderstanding... View More
My ex filed a false TPO on me , I immediately filed for divorce but the Process and the TPO had my funds frozen forcing me to the verge of bankruptcy...
I didnt have the financial strength to fight her, so i accepted the unfair terms of her lawyers.
The divorce was concluded 2 years... View More
answered on Sep 5, 2023
Your claims against your ex spouse were likely extinguished with the settlement of your divorce case. Typically, marital settlement agreements will explicitly state that it resolves all issues resulting during the marriage between the parties.
We have a court order. My ex is refusing to return my son during what is rightfully my time. If my ex isn’t with my son, can I get him?
answered on Aug 21, 2023
You should speak directly with an attorney. Because we cannot advise you to simply go pick up the child without knowing where and from whom, as the situation could pose a danger. You could involve the police and have them meet you to pick up the minor child with a copy of your court order. But... View More
I'm filing pro se as this is an extremely time sensitive matter. Do I need to have the other party served as I'm requesting an emergency hearing or will the other party be served at a later time?
answered on Aug 20, 2023
In extremely rare circumstances, a court may hear an emergency matter on an ex parte basis where the other party does not need to be served prior to the emergency order. But in most cases, you will need to serve the opposing party prior to the matter being heard by the court.
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answered on Aug 17, 2023
Receiving a 1099-C, indicating a canceled debt, doesn't automatically prevent creditors from using arbitration to collect the remaining debt. The ability to pursue arbitration depends on factors like contractual agreements, state laws, and the statute of limitations for debt collection.
2012 in PA dad filed for custody. "Settled" outside of court. Order states (in dads writing) mother will have PPC . between age 3-5 father has right to assume PPC. Once child reaches school age, parents will come to new agreement as to whom has PPC. Child lived w/ mom and both moved... View More
answered on Aug 17, 2023
If there is an order from PA, even if it was settled, the settlement should have been made a part of the final order. When you say settled out of court, was the case dismissed? Because if the case was dismissed and there was never an actual order signed by the court, then there is no order that... View More
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answered on Aug 18, 2023
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. You could try reposting and adding Landlord-Tenant as a category. Some questions remain unanswered, but you might have better chances of a reply with the new heading. Good luck
Can someone us a specific power of attorney to convince notary person they have power of attorney over their parents when the specific power of attorney was already voided after 60 days. Would the notarized quite claim deed be valid?
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answered on Aug 1, 2023
If the POA was revoked at the time of Deed execution then there was no valid conveyance. However if no interested party ever files suit to have the Deed declared void, then the purported conveyance remains of record. After many years the voidable Deed is cured. Contact a GA attorney now... View More
My mother died without a will. She has 5 living children. Her husband previously passed. In the state of Georgia
answered on Jul 23, 2023
No, your sister cannot put it in her name solely. In order to transfer the property from your mother, a probate administration will have to be opened for your mother's estate. From the probate case, the property will either transfer to all of the children equally, or it will need to be sold to... View More
A heavy voodoo practitioner is making threats to harass, stalk, and harm.
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answered on Jul 17, 2023
It's important to contact local law enforcement and report any threats or acts of harassment or stalking. They can investigate the situation and take appropriate action based on the evidence and applicable laws in your jurisdiction.
While laws vary from state to state, most... View More
But your mom @84 records it without courts permission and she's now passed away. Would it be inadmissible evidence?
answered on Jul 9, 2023
Rule 22 of the Uniform Superior Court Rules for the Superior Court is strict in terms of its prohibition of recording devices allowed in court rooms. Generally speaking, recording devices are prohibited unless specifically authorized by the judge. But even assuming your mom was authorized to... View More
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