At the time of my grandmother's passing, i was a minor in the foster care system. I received no notification of death, or legal notice of inheritance. Under 53-9 do i have a case for not being diligently searched for, when it would have been very easy to locate me?

What's the process? Do I give him to her? What do I do?

Alake Colwell Furlow
answered on Jul 25, 2024

If you have no guardianship then the children will need to be returned or you could be charged with kidnapping. Guardianship did not transfer to you. You have no legal rights to those children.

Can I text him to let him know of the TPO? I’m concerned that if they don’t serve him this weekend, they will serve him on the first day of his new job which will further exacerbate our divorce proceedings

Do I have to comply since I don't have rights to child or can my child decide where he lives they are 16years old

No paperwork has been filed since 2017

The judge dismissed the case/ returned custody but the same day it was re filled and my baby was removed - 1/29/24. After more continuances, the adjudication was March 13, 2024.

The court found her "dependent" based upon our stipulation to fact, but I was told it was a... View More

The father of my children and I couldn’t come to custody agreement so the judge decided to have a Guardian ad litem appointed but the father and I have finally come to an agreement on our own

Alake Colwell Furlow
answered on Jul 25, 2024

It is highly unlikely the Court is now going to disregard the GAL, even though an agreement has been reached. The Court is likely going to consider the GAL's findings and recommendation as well as any agreement you all have now reached and determine what the final order is going to be. They... View More

Made to take clothes of to see if she cut her self which she didn’t because someone told her she said it and they didn’t have my consent and didn’t call me I was not awake until 2 days aho

They did not call me she felt violated because someone told her my daughter was gone cut herself over some lil boy which is not the case she wanted attention

When it comes to the children we are trying to avoid going back to court in front of a judge

Alake Colwell Furlow
answered on Jul 25, 2024

No, a document you sign, even in front of a notary, is not binding and is not the same as a court order. If one of you decides not to follow the document anymore its not enforceable and there's nothing the other person can do without going back to court.

We're all adults who live together. Sometimes he comes home and and spazzes out throwing thing and tearing stuff up. He says he does it because he wants to. I told him he needs to chill out thats when he got in my face making threats. He said he's been waiting on it and he's ready... View More

Moved to Texas hr filed in ga I'm considering moving to fl would it be more advantages to remain on ga

Alake Colwell Furlow
answered on Jul 25, 2024

I'm sure a standing order went into effect when the case was filed that would prohibit you from moving the children out of the jurisdiction while the case is pending. You can move to FL but likely cannot take the children with you. Hire an attorney.

He got put in jail for domestic violence on me (the mother of his child ) I’m not sure if cps got called on him cause it all happened out side while she was inside I’m not sure if it’s smart to let him see her we have a no contact order so it would have to go thru someone else can I keep her... View More

Rome ga - allegedly Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill

Calhoun ga - possession of a stolen firearm

(No convictions)

My father filed for chapter 7 bankruptcy on May 23rd 2024. He gifted me cash to help me out in February 2022. Am I (the recipient) on the hook to pay that money back to the trustee? This would be over two years ago. He had no idea he would run into enough trouble for bankruptcy at the time in 2022.

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answered on Jul 18, 2024

It's understandable to be concerned about receiving money before a family member's bankruptcy filing. In your case, since the gift from your father was given in February 2022, over two years before he filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you are generally not required to return the money to... View More

We are going through a divorce now. She is trying to say that I was the aggressor. The deputies even took pictures. When she bite me now the sheriff's office says there is no record of it.

Alake Colwell Furlow
answered on Jul 3, 2024

If you called the police there is typically a police report, whether charges were pressed or not. If there is no report for some odd reason, unfortunately, you will not have any proof to submit in Court. I would urge you to hire an attorney to represent you in this divorce so they can gather the... View More

I have filed a legitimation petition and it was responded with contest. I requested discovery and a court date has been set. A DNA test has not been done yet, and I’d like to get a jump on the process. Since things are already rolling with court in 2 months, can I file a motion for genetics... View More

Alake Colwell Furlow
answered on Jul 25, 2024

I would go to the law library for assistance since it has been helpful to you.