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I work as government contractor. During a hurricane, the local military closed the base and did not provide a place to work. They have decided to not pay the company I work for during this time. The company I work for had a flex time off policy for incleament weather. They approved it, but now sent... View More 
An employer has stated that dates for drill will only be granted if another employee (shift manager in this case) puts their names on that date wanting that day off. Since then, employees have put their names down from May to October which will cause the GSDF soldier from attending drills as... View More
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
In Georgia, the law provides specific protections for members of the Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) when it comes to fulfilling their military duties, including attending drills. Under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), and specific state laws, employers are... View More
Estranged (in TX since 1972) sister (DOB April 1954) falls in 2012due to Air Force knee injury (surgery & discharge 1974; also forced early retirement in 2011) & struck head, resulting in stroke hours later, which resulted in partial paralysis. Her husband cared for her until his death from... View More
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answered on Jan 5, 2024
You are not legally required to assume the power of attorney (POA) for your sister. Accepting the role of POA is a voluntary decision and carries significant responsibilities, particularly in managing her personal and financial affairs. Given your concerns about your ability to provide financial... View More
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answered on Dec 11, 2023
Under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), a service member who has to move due to military orders is typically entitled to certain protections, including the ability to terminate a residential lease early without penalty. When you receive military orders requiring you to relocate, you have... View More
Our divorce decree states that I can garnish him if he’s one month behind. But now he’s gotten almost 18k behind through child support enforcement within the last 6 years of divorcing. Before I file these documents with the courts, should I close my child support enforcement case or should I... View More
answered on Jan 27, 2023
I would advise you to hire a private attorney who can file an action for contempt for the total amount of the arrears. In that case your attorney can see the arrears as well as attorney's fees, so that the Court may award you the cost of your attorney in your judgment. Once the case is... View More
He may get 3-5 years but I only wanted space. Can I write an affidavit to keep him out of jail. They said the state is prosecuting him. Can his ptsd from the military help him?
answered on Aug 22, 2022
You are facing a super hard issue and the world is not very understanding.
The main issue is that no one should be in fear, especially children, at home. And a call to police is undeniable that you were scared, so the state is going to take a position that the call was valid and therefore... View More
Which it will take 2-3 months to kick in. Do I have to pay alimony the in between time? Or she can wait? Also, what wording can I use to just have them wait until military pay's them directly?
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answered on Aug 17, 2022
October 1st means October 1st. She doesn't have to wait.
I paid a retainer and have spoke to 4 different paralegals in two years. Nothing has been done other than a few questions last year. I have not paid my balance because she never did anything initially. It's a case of fraud from a divorce by publication.
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answered on Dec 13, 2021
You can always decide to fire your attorney, ask for a refund of any unearned fees and hire someone else to finish your case.
It’s a Workman’s Comp claim, knee injury and I injured my back outside of the job and haven’t returned to work.
answered on Feb 1, 2021
Most of the time, yes! There are basically two kinds of work accident claims: accepted and denied claims. If your claim was accepted, and the medical care is also accepted, then your medical bills with authorized doctors (i.e. the company's doctors) must be paid by work comp. That said, the... View More
I know she used me to get her green card expedited and once she got she fled the state of Texas So with me not being knowledgeable as i am now about the time limit in her being in Georgia passed six months, i was too late in doing something to keep her here since a child was conceived through our... View More
answered on Oct 24, 2020
Whether you are eligible for an annulment based on fraud is extremely fact specific based on your individual circumstances and the proof that you have to evidence her intentions in entering the marriage. Likewise, the cost of your divorce will depend on your individual circumstance and the... View More
My DFCS case has been closed after almost 2.5 years. I enlisted in the army July 9th 9 days after my 17th birthday June 30, i am trying to leave home right when i grader Dec 18th 2020 legally and without any consequences due to my army contract !!
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answered on Oct 23, 2020
You are are minor until age 18.
My best friend has been talking to this guy who says he's in the military online. For two years he has never met her and vice versa. Just recently he's been telling her that she need to pay the military flight pilot $1500 and if she dont that the major general as he calls the commander... View More
The SM is currently stationed overseas so going before a judge if so is going to be hard.
answered on Apr 10, 2020
I’m unclear of the question. What are you trying to make or do with your brother? Please clarify the question so we can help you out. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558
answered on Nov 28, 2019
More information is needed to provide you with an accurate answer. Please provide clarification. I wish you well.
-The Upshaw Law Firm, (770) 240-0922.
answered on Aug 12, 2019
There are some particular cases where they can garnish for child support payments, but it depends on the factors involved in the case. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
We moved years ago due to military deployment and stationed to another Post. We do not pay GA state tax due to Texas resident.
answered on Jun 20, 2019
That’s a good question. It sounds like the tax is an unconstitutional burden on interstate commerce because it unfairly discriminates against out of state taxpayers. It would seem fair if every owner of real GA property paid the tax because that’s where the property is. But to soak out of... View More
My daughter was injured last summer, 3 days from Army BCT graduation. She suffered 3 hip/pelvic fractures, was sent home to REFRAD. She was scheduled to go back this week and the CT scan showed that one fracture is still not healed. We are waiting to get more details from the specialist. Her RSP... View More
answered on Jun 11, 2019
As far as her rights to continue her basic training, that is a question for her RSP leadership and not really a legal question. If she has until June 2020 to finish her basic training then her leadership should do the right thing and give her more time to heal before going back. However, they may... View More
The felony is premeditated attempted murder.
answered on Apr 2, 2019
There is NO expungement of military court-martial records, even if you are acquitted at trial. Here is a recent case of a person who sought to have his court-martial conviction expunged.
The United States Department of the Navy (Navy) dishonorably discharged Jerome Randolph, the pro se... View More
I’m currently on active duty order in a foreign country and would like to be able to buy one and have it shipped to my house
answered on Jan 22, 2019
If you cannot lawfully possess the gun in your home state I would not recommend that you do so.
Ex left once he found out I was pregnant and vows to be involved, as well as threaten to hide income. Can lack of involvement increase support order?He is in the military and receives medical benefits can medical benefits for child be enforced in support order?
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answered on Oct 5, 2018
You can file for child support as soon as the baby is born. He will likely be ordered to provide health insurance as well as child support.
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