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I have a jury trial scheduled for April 7th in Forsyth County, Georgia, regarding 9 counts of theft by taking related to stealing lottery tickets due to my severe gambling addiction. I feel remorseful and want to apologize to my employer. I've applied for indigent defense but was denied due to... View More 
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answered on Apr 5, 2025
Those are serious charges in a serious county. You should contact indigent defense again and ask them to reconsider your application as you are financial situation has changed and you've had no income for several months. You should qualify if you have nothing coming in.
I'm in the final stages of determining if I meet the non-medical requirements for Social Security Disability benefits, but the online portal isn't displaying my benefits and payment information properly. Earlier today, it couldn't calculate my earnings, but later the message changed... View More
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answered on Apr 2, 2025
Technical difficulties with the Social Security Administration's online portal are common and typically do not adversely impact the substantive review of your disability benefits application. These digital platforms undergo frequent updates and maintenance, which can cause temporary display... View More
I am currently awaiting a decision on my Social Security benefits claim, which has been under review to determine if I still meet the non-medical requirements. Today, I noticed a new section labeled "Benefits and Payments" on my online portal that wasn't there before. Does the... View More
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answered on Apr 1, 2025
The appearance of a new "Benefits and Payments" section on your Social Security portal may be a positive indicator, but it does not definitively confirm that your claim has been approved. While this change often suggests your application is progressing through the system, the Social... View More
I already have a child support order in place. How can I get federal tax offset payments or IV-D case payments directed through the Dave Our Children Project? I've had difficulties redirecting these payments.
I am concerned about a situation involving food stamp fraud in Georgia. A person I lived with altered a residential lease to remove my name, ensuring she was seen as the sole leaseholder. She then used this altered information to qualify for food stamps fraudulently at our address. I have filed a... View More
I'm concerned about a situation involving my step-son's mother, who lives in Georgia and has been denied disability benefits multiple times. My step-son has been providing her with care, transportation to medical appointments, and covering her medical expenses since losing her insurance.... View More
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answered on Mar 7, 2025
Unless there is a legal guardianship in place, no one is required to house or care for an adult.
I am 68 years old, live on social security, and have been diagnosed with stage 3A kidney disease. I owe approximately $101,000 in federal student loans, which I have been paying for 20 years without default. I previously filed for bankruptcy in 2010. Aside from this, my debts include a $15,000 car... View More
answered on Feb 19, 2025
You should be eligible. Find a bankruptcy attorney who specializes in handling student loan debt. It is difficult to discharge such debt, but not impossible.
I was a deputy sheriff for DeKalb county. I was allowed to medically retire because of my PTSD. As of March, my disability pension stopped because the county says their doctors feel I can come back to work. I have been declared totally unemployable by the Department of Veteran Affairs. I'm... View More
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answered on Jun 15, 2024
If the VA has declared you totally unemployable due to PTSD, but the county has stopped your disability retirement benefits, you have a few steps you can take. First, gather all relevant documentation, including your VA unemployability determination and any medical records supporting your... View More
Banking institution cards ( credit , debit ) and committed felony theft by way of using stolen identity to steal pandemic unemployment benefits. Suspect arrested , bonded out, yet still haven't had a court date. Has been about 2- 3 years .. is there a time frame for getting this to court?
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answered on Jun 22, 2024
Given the nature of this question, I'll provide some general information about the legal process for identity theft cases in Georgia, while noting that specific timelines can vary:
1. Statute of limitations: In Georgia, the statute of limitations for most felonies, including identity... View More
If the husband dies and leaving the widow the benefits and she dies, who shall the benefits go to?
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answered on Mar 8, 2024
When a teacher passes away and leaves their retirement benefits to a widow, the next steps regarding the benefits after the widow's death depend on the specific rules of the retirement system. Each retirement system has its own set of policies for the distribution of benefits after the... View More
They Said if I lose I may have to pay back the unemployment.
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answered on Oct 22, 2023
The typical time frame for employers to appeal an unemployment determination is indeed limited, often around 15 days in many states. However, specific deadlines can vary by state and by the nature of the claim. It's essential to review Georgia's unemployment laws and regulations to... View More
I was forced to take the call off of speaker phone because the examiner didn't like the sound of rustling paperwork. Despite my having requested in writing prior to the hearing that any accomodations be made to assist my hearing impaired conditions. She hung up on me and I haven't heard... View More
answered on Apr 2, 2023
The attorneys answering questions here don't receive information about the people submitting them, because the Q&A forum isn't really intended to be a referral platform. If you're seeking an attorney to take your case, and not just to answer your questions, you will likely have... View More
I and the other party have a temporary custody agreement, however, I and the child moved a year prior to the agreement being set in place. We've lived her for over two years now and neither I or the other party live in the county that set this order.
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answered on Oct 18, 2022
It's unclear what you are asking. If there is a case pending, it stays in that county until concluded even if you both moved.
1. HOA pools are defined as public in the department of public health document regarding pools. Public pools are smoke-free. But my HOA refuses to uphold a non-smoking rule.
2. The board member in charge on the grounds has a maintenance company and performed a job for the HOA. Conflict of... View More
answered on Jun 16, 2021
If the HOA is not policing itself, then you can either vote the Board off and correct it, or you can consult with a HOA attorney in your area, obtain your options and then decide how to proceed from there. If there are other members of the HOA who are like mind with you, then y'all may be... View More
So I would like to know we what I should do. Also am I or my children entitled anything? He did not have a will or insurance. I could really use some help and guidance. Thank you
answered on Aug 6, 2020
As his wife, you are entitled to 1/3 of his estate and a year's support. His children are entitled to the remaining 2/3 and if they are under 18, they are entitled to a year's support as well. The separation is a non issue. Find a lawyer specializing in probate law. Because probate law... View More
answered on Apr 5, 2020
Good question.
The answer it really depends on which jurisdiction the case is in. Some jails do 2 for 1 credit and some calculate jail time day for day. Also, because of the Coronavirus some jails are releasing persons jailed for less serious non violent crimes early.
Please... View More
In an elementary school the parent pick up line starts to form more than 90 min before the students are released at the end of the day. The line is very long and the PTA has auctioned off the first two spots in the front of the line for the two parents (with the highest bid) to arrive anytime... View More
answered on Nov 8, 2019
I don't hear anything illegal about what you have described. As long as the school's administration approves and there are no safety or traffic laws broken, the PTA can auction off those coveted spots. On the other hand, enforcement may prove interesting!
-The Upshaw Law Firm,... View More
answered on Jul 10, 2019
All citizens of the United States, resident in Georgia, are citizens of Georgia.
Ga. Const. 1983, Art. I, § I, ¶ VII.
Until citizenship is acquired elsewhere, a citizen of Georgia continues to be a citizen of the state and of the United States.
I am a 29 year civilian ga resident in the state of ga.
I will be 30 years old in the next two months in August. What do I have to do? I have been a local resident in the city of Decatur for 10 years.
answered on May 23, 2019
in most states you petition to get on the ballot. Contact the Ga.Secretary of State's office. Good luck!
answered on May 22, 2018
2 points. With no driving history, this should not suspend your license.
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