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0 Answers | Asked in Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support and Domestic Violence for Georgia on
Q: I am a DV survivor. Ex husband is threatening court saying I kidnapped our son after 2 years. I need help. Can he dothis

I discussed with him several times about moving and he was fine with it. But when he gets angry he then threatens with court. We previously had in NY an order of protection granted for my son (when he was 8) due to verbal abuse and making threats about me to him. To the point of my son having a... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law, Business Law, Civil Litigation and Contracts for Georgia on
Q: If I received a formal complaint from a business, is there a way to get a little more time to properly file an answer?

I had a car get stolen and I wasn't notified by the lender that it was recovered, because I could've paid for it then to avoid this. I'd like to respond and say that this feels predatory and try to find an agreement to settle the matter.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Adoption and Child Support for Georgia on
Q: Can my parents take my stuff i buy with my own money i worked for-My dad threatened me with a knife n beats me wi paddle

I am 16 years old and I buy my food and phone with my money and my parents keep taking it when it arrives so i was wondering if they can take my stuff even tho i buy it with my money. Also My dad threatended with a knife when i backed him up because he got close and he was heated and my counselor... View More

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answered on Nov 16, 2024

I'm saddened to hear this is occurring in your household. Abuse of any kind is absolutely never condoned by the law. If your dad is chastising you by striking you with foreign objects or makeshift weapons, you should contact the authorities including your local police and local department of... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody for Georgia on
Q: How can i file a motion to intervene in my daughters dfacs case to seek custody of my grandsons?

Daughter is not compliing with case plan. Children were placed with my mother, the great grandmother, 85.

My mom doesn't want to do this. I want the children placed with me.

Alake Colwell Furlow
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answered on Nov 15, 2024

If you are seeking custody of children that are not yours I would suggest you hire an attorney to represent you. This will be a difficult feat if you are not the mother or father.

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Georgia on
Q: My brother rents a house,and I rent a room from him,but I'm not on the lease, who has to evict me? My brother or his lan

I paid my rent but my brother got behind on his half,so me and my son getting kicked out but the landlord said in court my brother could stay,that it wasn't about the money she just wanted me to leave

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation for Georgia on
Q: If my brother is renting a house and it's just him on the lease and I'm renting a room from him,who does the eviction?

It's just his name on the lease, not mine,who has to evict me? My brother or his landlord?

0 Answers | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law for Georgia on
Q: Is their a attorney willing to attach direct link to open & print out the Appeals forms to submit Brief to Appeal Court

Is their a Appeals attorney nice enough that's willing to attach direct link to open & print out the Appeals forms to submit Brief to Appeal Court Downtown Atlanta On Capital Ave.? From my understanding 20 days to submit from the date of docket including weekends. Or attach forms and I... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Rights for Georgia on
Q: Can an investigator search your residence simply on the basis of a fourth amendment waiver. Even if there is no GFS?

Investigators stated it's your unlucky day we're doing it by lottery and we're searching everyone in the neighborhood that has the fourth waiver. Probation officer was unaware they were doing this and is still unaware

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answered on Nov 14, 2024

Normally, you would be protected from such a search by the Fourth Amendment. However, with such a waiver, it usually means you've specifically signed away any right you would otherwise have to contest a search by probation or any law enforcement officer as a term of probation. Probation is an... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Child Support for Georgia on
Q: This relates to custody/child support in Georgia.

My ex-husband obtained custody of our two youngest boys in a modification case two years after our divorce. I maintained custody of our other son. The court order awarded child support for the two boys in his custody but left out the child in my custody. I appealed. The COA vacated the child... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Education Law for Georgia on
Q: Can I sue Corinthian colleges for my refund. A refund towards what I paid in and the income tax they took

If Corinthian colleges defaulted on my loan and caused me to have to pay in on my income taxes for at least 10 years and they ended up being fraudulent can I sue for those years of them taking my income tax to pay toward the loan

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Georgia on
Q: Is there a statute of limitations in enforcing a divorce decree?

Part of our divorce decree stated that my ex was to get $10k if I ever sold the house or transferred ownership. He placed a deed to secure debt on the house. I am trying to sell the house and can't get clear title because of that. It has been 22 years!

Alake Colwell Furlow
Alake Colwell Furlow
answered on Nov 15, 2024

You will have to read the language of the judgment to determine if there is a deadline. Because you are to follow the order. And if the order does not provide a deadline, then it's likely you are still bound by that order.

0 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law and Tax Law for Georgia on
Q: My home has been assessed @ 2532 square feet and $150 per square foot actually is 2232 square feet since 2016

The county doesn't seem to want to refund the overcharge for the last seven years.

0 Answers | Asked in Tax Law, Collections, Federal Crimes and Identity Theft for Georgia on
Q: I still haven't received my 2023 federal tax return. what do I do? I've received letters telling me just to wait.

Not sure if i should amend my return because I owe late fees and interest now from HR block loan at the beginning of tax season. it was supposed to come off the top of my refund as it done for several years now. I've never dealt with anything like this. Never had a problem with taxes. Always... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Civil Rights, Elder Law and Probate for Georgia on
Q: THERE IS A WILL. The "no admin required" agreements can't be used when there is will? It's use is now evidence FRAUD????

How was this overlooked by three lawyers and a judge? It seems that something so basic would be confirmed by any attorney. Why would my case be transferred to a new jurisdiction?

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answered on Nov 15, 2024

If the will is not filed for probate it means nothing. Hire a GA attorney to represent your interests.

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation, Elder Law, Legal Malpractice and Probate for Georgia on
Q: There is a will. Mother's estate is not small. Can I charge the executor and his lawyer for fraud and punitive damages?

I don't know why two previous lawyers have not wanted to charge the executor AND his Real Estate Agent/Lawyer/Tax Preparer and Tax Lawyer/Property Management Company Owner. He seems to be holding on to the "no admin required" agreement for dear life. I haven't got a clue why my... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Uncategorized for Georgia on
Q: A roof contractor did a insurance job & want me to sign a contact to pay 4k by 27th Dec or pay 30% interest. Sign?

30% interest a month on the remaining balance seems like rip off. I plan on paying everything I can, but I might not be able to meet that deadline. Is that legal? I know it is if I sign it.

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Georgia on
Q: I live in apartments in Georgia. Recently I had an inspection performed by housing voucher program to renew my lease.

Recently, I had an inspection performed by the Housing voucher program to renew my lease with the Apartments. There were repairs needed before my lease could be renewed and they were submitted to the apartment complex. The maintenance guys showed up to do the repairs on the one day I was not at... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Contracts and Collections for Georgia on
Q: I received a voice mail saying a final attempt to serve a court summons. The debt was from 2013. Is this a scam?

The lady pressured me into sign a document online agreement to pay. Saying a lean would be taken out on my house. Now I’m wondering if it was a scam if so do I still have to pay if they trick me into signing a document? "Attention, Bethany This call is regarding case number 24 - 0 1 8 2 5 7... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Georgia on
Q: Will i go to jail or get my LD suspended? Or just pay a fine? was stopped and was given 2 citations for not having insur

I have never been stopped I hardly drive and honestly i was not financial stable to get car insurance for my car. Car now has car insurance btw.

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