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I co-own a house with former partner who stayed in the house after breaking up and is also the only one on the mortgage. Can I sell my half ownership to a third party? Should I get a lawyer if I want to file suit for petition to sell? Can I enter the property at any time and stay/use it as I please?
answered on Sep 20, 2024
If you can find someone who would be interested in buying your half only, you can absolutely sell to them without restriction. However, it is difficult finding someone who will accept partial ownership of property.
You will definitely need a lawyer for a partition action to force the sale... View More 
Then two inmate jumped on him because he wouldn't sleep with them.
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answered on Sep 20, 2024
Yes, an inmate can bring a charge against a correctional officer if the officer's actions, such as outing the inmate as gay, led to harm or placed the inmate in danger. In this case, the officer may have violated the inmate’s rights by exposing personal information that resulted in violence... View More
Is it right for an attorney to call client Sunday night and say court at 9am tomorrow Monday?
answered on Oct 16, 2024
Yes, while a lawyer should give their client as much notice as possible regarding court appearances, it is not the lawyer's responsibility to put the client on notice about Court in criminal cases. The Court issues notices via mail or in Court. The client signs notice for their new Court... View More
I live in Georgia and the offense was in Louisiana. Otherwise my record is clean except for a few traffic tickets in the mid 90’s
answered on Oct 16, 2024
You need this answered by a Louisiana barred attorney because they would know the affect of a conviction from that state. If this were a Georgia DUI/DWI, unfortunately it would still be on your record. Georgia is very strict in the ability to restrict convictions, however, Louisiana may not be.
After a traffic incident in Marietta GA where I was hit by the other party, my insurance company - State Farm - accepted liability after they were threatened by the other party's attorney. I have been constantly communicating with State Farm during the past 5 months telling them to NOT accept... View More
answered on Sep 25, 2024
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. State Farm is not generally threatened by lawsuits. They're not afraid of attorneys. This does not appear to be a bad faith matter, the category in which it is posted. Many insurance companies have language... View More
Our ex son in law is not allowing us as grandparents to visit, see, or have our gra daughter with us.
answered on Sep 22, 2024
You should speak directly with an attorney to discuss any rights you may have as grandparents. An attorney can review the law with you regarding grandparents rights and see under the statute what your rights may be. They can then advise you as to how to move forward in the courts to assert those... View More
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answered on Sep 18, 2024
Under O.C.G.A. 42-1-12, sections (e), (f), and (n) govern various aspects of the registration requirements for those on the Georgia sex offender registry, including reporting personal information such as employment. Failure to register employment is a serious offense and can result in legal... View More
I am living in FL with my 6 month year old child but have an active divorce case in GA where her father resides. When I got pregnant I was living in Texas. He and I talked about reconciling and he told me to quit my job sell my stuff & move back home to GA. 60 days I had to wait & during... View More
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answered on Sep 18, 2024
You need to speak with an attorney about your specific situation as you have a case pending. Multiple moves may impact a custody case, so an attorney needs to hear all the facts before giving you advice.
In September of last year, I moved into a property located in Lithonia, Atlanta, Georgia. During my stay, I fulfilled all my financial obligations, including rent and utilities. However, after some time, I began to notice questionable practices from the property management, as they charged me and... View More
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answered on Sep 18, 2024
You have a few options to resolve this issue. First, review your lease agreement and Georgia's security deposit laws. In Georgia, landlords are required to return the security deposit within 30 days of moving out, provided you didn’t damage the property beyond normal wear and tear. If they... View More
My car is in peices not running now he's being a jerk and i dont want to work with him no more but now he has my car lock inside a bulding and want give it to me unless i give h 200 buckscan he do this to me
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answered on Sep 25, 2024
It sounds like you're in a difficult situation. If you had an agreement with the other person to trade services, but now they are demanding money and holding your car, it could be a breach of the original deal. It may not be legal for them to withhold your car, especially if you didn’t agree... View More
I bought a computer a while back and when I had gone out to a football game with friends recently they took the computer and refuse to give it back. I am 17 and still live with them. can I report this as theft?
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answered on Sep 14, 2024
If you're 17 and living in Georgia, your parents generally have a lot of authority over what happens in their home, including taking away a computer, even if you bought it with your own money. Legally, since you're still a minor and under their care, they have certain rights to enforce... View More
Now he has hidden my car. What can I do? He hasn’t paid any car notes. I work too hard for that car and that was the only car we had in the household. I have put over $17,000 into the car. I only owe $6100 left in payments which is 11 months. What can I do?
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answered on Sep 14, 2024
It sounds like you’re in a difficult situation, especially since you’ve invested so much into the car. Since you’re the one making the payments, you likely have a strong claim to the vehicle. Start by gathering all the documentation related to the car—like payment records, the loan... View More
answered on Sep 14, 2024
It depends on whether the bequest was given in the will per stirpes or per capita. If per stirpes, the gift flows to the lineal descendants of the beneficiary - children, grand children, great grandchildren, etc. If there are no lineal descendants, the bequest goes to the residuary beneficiary in... View More
my child’s father moved across the country. We were never married, but he was put on the birth certificate. We have never gone to court. He would just randomly send money every once in a while, but has stopped in the past six months can I remove him from the birth certificate?
answered on Sep 22, 2024
I'm not sure why you would want to move the actual father from the birth certificate. If you want child support you can go through the court to obtain an order or through the state. Opening up a case with the state will be of lower cost than hiring a private attorney. Yet, a private... View More
He is now homeless and takes our children to airbnb and hotels for his weekends. Can I withhold visitation until he has a place to live?
answered on Sep 22, 2024
No, you cannot unilaterally decide to deny his visitation because you deem the places he is taking the children to be unsuitable. If he is taking them to rented locations, then they are in safe, probably sanitary, residences, even if they do not belong to the father. If you want to modify his... View More
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answered on Sep 19, 2024
In most situations, a spouse cannot legally block their spouse’s adult children from visiting or inquiring about their mother's health while in the hospital. Hospitals typically respect the rights of immediate family members to visit and seek updates on a patient's condition, especially... View More
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answered on Sep 16, 2024
In Georgia, waiving an arraignment means you are choosing to skip the formal court appearance where charges are read, and you enter a plea. To waive an arraignment, you generally need to submit a written waiver to the court, often with the assistance of your attorney. This waiver indicates that you... View More
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answered on Sep 11, 2024
Yes, you can request your personnel file to be emailed to you, but whether your former employer is legally required to comply depends on New York state law. In New York, private employers are not specifically obligated by law to provide employees access to their personnel files, unlike in some... View More
To my adopted mom and I couldn't live with her or come see my child. I currently work as a caregiver for an elderly gentleman in exchange for a room in his house. They say I'm homeless because of that. I go to court tomorrow morning, I agreed to out patient rehab, random drug tests and... View More
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answered on Sep 11, 2024
In your situation, it's important to know that you have legal rights, and you should consider seeking the assistance of a legal advocate or attorney who can represent you in court. You have the right to present your case, showing your willingness to participate in outpatient rehab, take random... View More
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answered on Sep 11, 2024
Do not glue it back! That would be an easy contest. Hire a lawyer to draft and execute a new Will, even if it is the same as the old one.
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