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My ma said she does not like my ex, we are still in touch, and that I can never date him again. We are both 18 and we still are acting like we are together. I am still under her roof and she said she will take away all technology to try and stop us from talking. What should I say and what should I... View More 
Is there a attorney that's willing to Help "Us" my 6yo daughter & I? May you that's reading PLEASE research for us on behalf of my daughter and I & attach a link for me to print out the case law. Allow me to explain best I can. {By way I am a older man with no education.... View More
Multiple times and dealership has refused to remove me from the car what do I need to do because she has fallen behind on payments and now I'm getting collection calls
answered on Dec 16, 2024
Only your wife can do this. You and she must sign the title over to just her, or however its done in Georgia post-divorce. That takes care of ownership. There's nothing anyone can do to take you off the loan, except your wife or you by paying it off. The divorce decree did not affect your... View More
She was court ordered away from the home until she completed a drug rehab in 2020, I mentioned to the judge that her mental health needed addressing as well as her drug problem
My ex and I have been apart for fourteen years. We just haven’t divorced yet. I have the paperwork to file for divorce myself as a non-contestant divorce with no minor children. The problem is that I can’t get him to meet me and sign them to get them notarized. I didn’t want to pay thousands... View More
How long would the custodial parent have to file a counter claim in response to the changes in custody
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answered on Dec 10, 2024
Generally, there are 30 days to respond to a petition for custody, unless it was filed as an emergency. If emergency custody was granted, you still can respond and should appear at the scheduled hearing. In order to get more specific advice, you need to speak to an attorney who can review the... View More
I’m 15 yrs old who got in a fight with my parents. They tried to take my phone away from me and I said “it’s my property and you can’t do that”. Then they said “Watch me, what are you gonna do? You can’t legally sue.” So I went ti the internet and couldn’t find any sources about... View More
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answered on Dec 10, 2024
Parents are allowed to take phones from their children.
And is keeping my elder grandma away from our family and doesn't want my loved one to visit with any of our family. This neighbor was no friends of ours and is after my nannys house and property her own selfish gain.what can we do to get her guardianship removed
Good morning, I have a quick question. So, I had my daughter from 11/22 - 12/1(Last sunday) for Thanksgiving break. I'm just trying to figure out would I get my daughter today or next weekend? I know I get the 1st, 3rd, and 5th weekend of every month. So would that Sunday had been the 1st... View More
Lied about kids' whereabouts to take them under false pretenses prior to filing a motion for an exparte under the aforementioned falsities 5 days after the parent the kids continuously resided with the entire 4 years since separation discovered the lies about the kids being dropped off at... View More
answered on Dec 6, 2024
The other parent can be charged with kidnapping if they remove the child, especially out of state with no authorization from the other parent or a court to do so.
Lied about kids whereabouts to take them under false pretenses then established an exparte under said false claims 5 days after the parent the kids had resided with the entire 4 years since separation discovered the lies about the kids being dropped off at school that AM "on time" even... View More
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answered on Dec 5, 2024
It is not considered abduction for a parent to take their children to another state unless there is a custody order that is being violated.
The house belongs to me and was acquired long before she and I met. We have been married for two years, no children, no marital assets.
answered on Dec 6, 2024
You cannot remove her from the marital home unless and until you go before a Judge and an Order is signed giving you exclusive possession of the marital property. Of course if there is any domestic violence then the victim can ask for a TPO Temporary Protective Order to remove the alleged offender... View More
We are both self representing, and we have already signed the divorce papers. (Uncontested w/minor). No assets are being divided since we didn’t have any. I will have (currently) full legal and physical custody of both children with no set visitation schedule. I’m asking the lower suggested... View More
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answered on Dec 2, 2024
You need to consult with an attorney about finalizing the case.
I am planning on filing a Child Support Modification order as I am paying more than what the state would dictate with my and my ex's current financial statuses and costs associated with our children, as there has been significant changes in both the incomes and child expensive of both parents.... View More
answered on Dec 6, 2024
The child support can be modified due to the change in circumstances of the parties, such as termination of employment or diminished salary. The change of custody is another and separate matter.
It includes a Employees at a Mental Health Facility. Without my premission. they've been harassing me around the clock for 2 years.
let us do the ppw ourselves. What can we do? She is getting married in APril
My ex husband is over $45,000 behind in child support. He had not maintained any type of steady employment or living arrangements. He also has not maintained a relationship with my daughter whatsoever for the entirety of her life.
Reside in GA. History of a TPO against my daughter’s dad. He is threatening to physically take our daughter to Texas where he moved to. He is also threatening to take me back to court to take her there as well. We have a court order in place he gets video chats 3 times a week for 10 min. And... View More
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answered on Nov 25, 2024
If you have a court order in place regarding parenting time, that is what should be followed. If he does not follow it, you can file for contempt.
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