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0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Education Law for Georgia on
Q: What can I do about what the school did to my children & I?

So, the front office lady has always been rude to me & doesn’t like me, I ran out of gas unexpectedly on my way home the other day because my gas hand broke. I called the office & asked that lady to have my kids brought back to the school on the bus because I wouldn’t make it home in... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Divorce, Family Law and Real Estate Law for Georgia on
Q: I want to sell my house but my ex wife does not want to. The title is under my name and the deed is in both our names.

There was no court settlement at the time of the divorce as we chose to do that on our own. My ex refuses to sign a quit claim. How can I proceed to have her name removed from the deed? Can I still sell the house even if she does not want to ?

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answered on Nov 19, 2024

You cannot remove her name from the deed without her consent. You can force her to sell the property, but that can only be accomplished through a partition lawsuit. In a partition lawsuit, you ask the court to divide the property evenly. This typically only works if the property is undeveloped... View More

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0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Georgia on
Q: I need advice on my upcoming dfcs hearing
1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Adoption and Child Support for Georgia on
Q: Can my parents take my stuff i buy with my own money i worked for-My dad threatened me with a knife n beats me wi paddle

I am 16 years old and I buy my food and phone with my money and my parents keep taking it when it arrives so i was wondering if they can take my stuff even tho i buy it with my money. Also My dad threatended with a knife when i backed him up because he got close and he was heated and my counselor... View More

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answered on Nov 16, 2024

I'm saddened to hear this is occurring in your household. Abuse of any kind is absolutely never condoned by the law. If your dad is chastising you by striking you with foreign objects or makeshift weapons, you should contact the authorities including your local police and local department of... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Juvenile Law for Georgia on
Q: Took paternity test now I have court for initial periodic review. Does that mean I’m the father?
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answered on Nov 16, 2024

A genetic test/DNA test/paternity test are all terms used to connote when males are seeking to determine the blood relationship between themselves and a child. After you submit to the test which should be conducted by a qualified immunologist, you will receive the results.

A periodic...
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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Juvenile Law for Georgia on
Q: I have virtual court this morning at 9am and I would have went about this sooner if plans with other council fall throug

I’m in desperate need of retaining a lawyer for my family/juvenile court case in paulding ga I live in nys but my child is a in a group home in ga if someone could please help me or point me in the right direction I have my Judi cation hearing today

Alake Colwell Furlow
Alake Colwell Furlow
answered on Nov 15, 2024

You should hire an attorney locally but this is not the place to look for one. You need to message or call an attorney directly and speak to them about your case.

2 Answers | Asked in Divorce and Family Law for Georgia on
Q: I am contemplating leaving my husband. Is there a basic beginning to starting this process?
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answered on Nov 12, 2024

You need to gather all of your financial information and then consult with an experienced family law attorney in your area. Here are some steps you can take:

1. Organize Your Financial Documents

List Your Assets and Debts: It’s important to have a comprehensive list of your...
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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Support for Georgia on
Q: How do i fill out the papers for a child support modification

hello I am trying to get a child support modification it has been one year only . The reason i need a modification is because the ncp did not get in insurance so i have it and the child was not in daycare at the time but now is . All these thing are new since the last child support order 10/2023.... View More

Alake Colwell Furlow
Alake Colwell Furlow
answered on Nov 15, 2024

Hire an attorney. It appears you didn't have an attorney the last time, which is part of the problem. Because there are steps an attorney can take to obtain the property documents to discovery the non-custodial parents actual income. It is best to hire an attorney who can draft the proper... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support, Civil Rights and Family Law for Georgia on
Q: can you open a new child support case in a open civil case already
Alake Colwell Furlow
Alake Colwell Furlow
answered on Nov 15, 2024

If there is already a case involving child support then there should not be another case started that also involves child support. There should not be two courts that have the same matter pending. But I would speak directly with an attorney to make sure you don't have the same matter pending... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Georgia on
Q: Can my soon to be ex husband give up his rights without there being someone else to b take them?

My soon to be ex husband says that he doesn’t believe our unborn baby is his (I believe it’s his girlfriends doing because at first he was on board). He wants nothing to do with him or me and wants to give up his rights at birth. Can he give up his rights with no step parent or other father to... View More

Alake Colwell Furlow
Alake Colwell Furlow
answered on Nov 15, 2024

Voluntarily terminating your parental rights does not relieve you of the obligation to pay child support. If the child were legally adopted then the father's obligations would sever. But that's the only way to avoid paying child support is legal adoption by another party.

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0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Personal Injury, Appeals / Appellate Law and Civil Rights for Georgia on
Q: Dcfs said I worked at a store that got robbed and didn't show up for work the day off.

This is a lie. I never worked there. EVER. I didn't know they said this til after my rights were terminated and I asked for my file for a appeal. What should I do? This was in Seminole County Georgia.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Georgia on
Q: Mother has dementia need to withdraw money from her account to cover her bills
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answered on Nov 16, 2024

Pay the bills to avoid imminent disconnection. Then hire an attorney to assist you with filing a petition for guardianship and conservatorship. Otherwise, you will have difficulty handling your loved one's financial matters and healthcare matters.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce, Family Law, Child Custody and Social Security for Georgia on
Q: Can a disabled 18 who’s stable of her own self move out at 18 with out parent consent

Her mom is basically holding her back taking her check and when she try to leave her mom calls the police she took a phone that her mom didn’t pay for I even have recording of what happened what am I able to do

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answered on Oct 29, 2024

You have the right to live independently at 18, as you are considered an adult. If your mother is controlling your finances by taking your check, this could be considered financial abuse. It’s important to keep records of all transactions and any evidence you have, like your recordings.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Real Estate Law, Landlord - Tenant and Probate for Georgia on
Q: on a special warranty deed with husband and wife name followed by "joint tenancy", are rights of survivorship automatic
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answered on Oct 29, 2024

If the tenancy was intended to be joint tenancy and not tenancy in common, survivorship rights should be automatic. If that is the case, the only thing necessary to vest title in the survivor would be a Affidavit of Survivorship and a copy of the death certificate. A complete review of the deed... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Georgia on
Q: what will happen once i summit and file a domesticate foreign judgement for visitation

i have a court order that my childrens father has never honored for the last 10 years and blocked all communication from me

Alake Colwell Furlow
Alake Colwell Furlow
answered on Nov 15, 2024

You should speak directly with an attorney who can give you legal advice on your case.

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Georgia on
Q: I already know the answer but will ask any way. Is their a attorney willing to assist my daughter & I Probono?

I can provide any documents for your viewing if need be. (Peachcourt) And I have paper copies

Greetings To All Attorney's: I need your HELP PLEASE! May a/any attorney explain to me the correct way to write and submit my/a Brief to the appeals court {Custody Case} I just received the... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Family Law for Georgia on
Q: Can a man abandon his kids for three years, leaving the state and come back later asking for them without any legal von?

I’m the grandmother and he walked off and left without a notice of leaving , but later we found a note inside one of kids backpack!

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answered on Oct 22, 2024

Your question was can he ask to see them? Yes. People can ask for whatever they like. If a custody case was pending, his leaving for 3 years would negatively affect his chances of obtaining custody.

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1 Answer | Asked in Divorce, Family Law, Arbitration / Mediation Law and Child Support for Georgia on
Q: Questions about an arbitrator's authority and abilities in Ga.

My ex and I are in a disagreement about the wording of parts of our parenting plan, and it is currently causing some financial burden for me and our daughter with bills that would normally be split between us and my ex not paying their portion (there have been no issues for the last 18 months with... View More

Alake Colwell Furlow
Alake Colwell Furlow
answered on Oct 17, 2024

You don't want to hire lawyers but you posted a question to ask lawyers what they think? You all can go through any arbitration you want. But whatever comes out of that neither party has to abide by. So I'm not sure what would be the point. Not to mention an arbitrator can only... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Divorce, Banking and Family Law for Georgia on
Q: I'm in Georgia. my husband owns a business. I have worked for him and am secretary and treasurer. Am I entitled to half?

Our profits have increased since I've worked for him.

Alake Colwell Furlow
Alake Colwell Furlow
answered on Oct 22, 2024

There is no law that entitles you automatically to half of a business. When you go through a divorce you can present evidence and testimony regarding what you feel you are entitled too and the Court will make a final determination on what, if anything, to award you.

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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Georgia on
Q: Can I block my ex husband - father of 2 that are over 21 and one that’s 16? None want contact and blocked him themselves

It’s been nonstop for about 10 yrs nasty and vile texts he sends me and I have had enough. Long history of drug use and reason divorced him. He’s not had a job since before divorce and barely paid any child support. Currently owes me well over 40K. I use to beg him for support financially and... View More

Alake Colwell Furlow
Alake Colwell Furlow
answered on Oct 17, 2024

The only visitation and contact the father should have is what is in any order he has been given. If there's no order, giving him any access to your minor child, then you don't have to voluntarily give him any. But if there is an order that allows the father to contact the 16 year old,... View More

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