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0 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

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 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
James Clifton
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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

0 Answers | 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

0 Answers | Asked in Business Law, Civil Litigation, Family Law and Landlord - Tenant for Georgia on
Q: In GA if a man dies intestate as joint tenant w/out ros and has one biological child and 2 stepsons who inherits

Father dies in 2018 as joint tenant without ros with mother who died in 2024. Nothing has been filed with probate yet. I am the only biological child and have 2 older half brothers (from mom's previous marriages). Do I inherit half of my fathers interest in the home or is it divided between... View More

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

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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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0 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents, Family Law and Personal Injury for Georgia on
Q: husband driving mcycle wife pass on rear acc 115mph+ wife comes off sustains major injuries hus refuse pay hosp. legal?

Witness account on police report stated,driver was driving eratic&under heavy acceleration the pass holding a to go order in one hand only one hand holding onto driver was thrown off bike speeds 115mph+she suffered severe injuries. There was an argument during innocent The husband has disowned... View More

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.

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answered on Oct 18, 2024

In Georgia, marital property laws generally consider assets acquired during the marriage as jointly owned. Since you've been working for your husband's business as secretary and treasurer, your contributions may be viewed as part of the marital partnership. This can influence how the... View More

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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

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law and Domestic Violence for Georgia on
Q: How does a court case appear online if defendant has entered a pretrial diversion program?

case # begins PRE- open(pending) Would it be listed as prefile?

Joshua Schiffer
Joshua Schiffer
answered on Oct 13, 2024

All depends on the jurisdiction, as the registry entries are different from circuit to circuit, and even sometimes clerk to clerk.

The best way is to verify specifically with the clerk in writing. EVERYTHING needs to be in writing if at all possible.

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Education Law for Georgia on
Q: Is this a legal situation? My 15 year old daughter got pregnant at school!

Hello. I have learned this morning that my 15 year old daughter is pregnant. Apparently her "favorite" teacher who is a male would unlock his office so my daughter and the boy I forbid her to see could go on there and spend time together. The male teacher was also okay with them locking the door.

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Q: My ex husband of 1 yr just passed away. he had been allowing me use of one of our marital vehicles. What can I expect?

my husband‘s location is in the Savannah Georgia area

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law, Personal Injury and Civil Rights for Georgia on
Q: How can a person petition the judge to erase and/or lower bond. No record, no income, homeless, mentally ill.

Person was wrongfully arrested. Officers did not do Justice by making an arrest. Person was experiencing a mental crisis, officers offered no assistance helping with that fact, even after the family pleaded to allow them to go back to the mental health facility or another family members home.... View More

Robbie Levin
Robbie Levin
answered on Oct 8, 2024

You can file a Motion for Bond Modification. I would suggest hiring a criminal defense attorney to help you fo this.

www.LevinLawyerGa.com

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1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Family Law for Georgia on
Q: If my child’s father cut off all contact and visits with my child but brought a gun into my home can he gain visitation?

Father hasn’t visited since child was a month old nor has provided any financial help but brought a gun in my home & my only proof is my family but wants to get rights

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

The father can pursue parental rights in the courts should he choose to do so. And if that happens you will have your opportunity to admit or deny any of the allegations in his petition and let the court know whether you agree with him obtaining those rights or not. Then it will be up to the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Adoption, Child Custody and Family Law for Georgia on
Q: My grandson is in DFCS custody. When I called to find out what I needed to do to get guardianship,

They tell me that because I had a history with the department. I wasn't able to get him. Also my daughter refuses to allow me to do kinship, she is convinced i made the reports against her, which is false.

Nevertheless i did have multiple cases which eventually led to me loosing them... View More

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

This same website allows you to search for attorneys in a specific area and in areas of practice. This is a place to have questions answered. If you need an attorney you should use this site to locate one.

2 Answers | Asked in Divorce, Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Georgia on
Q: OP making it hard for me to work evenings at my job. OP started calling between 20-33 times a month for 2 years now.

The parenting plan states, When child is in the physical custody of one parent, the other parent will have the right to contact the child by telephone. Other parent is saying I need to be available every time he calls the kids. In addition I don’t like the fact of buying a phone for the child... View More

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

Telephone visitation is not ordered so one party can harass another. The calls need to be reasonable while the child is in your care, custody & control. However, if your schedule prevents you from allowing the other parent to talk to the child, and you refuse to get the child their own phone... View More

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