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Q: I need a Ga. lawyer for a dependency question. Please. I was a dependency judge in fla. but need help with fannin count

Fannin county case. Need help with a dependency there. I was a dependency judge in fla.

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Q: If a father is just found to be the paternity party 4 months ago, can the case prolong for him to complete his tasks.

He found out he was the father 3 months ago. The case is 17 months old on just the mother. He is doing his tasks. They want him to sign over the 2 year old child to a 78 year old custodian! He is working really hard.

0 Answers | Asked in Constitutional Law for Georgia on
Q: my father beat me when i was 16 the police was called but nothing happened to him because he is friends with the officer

i have police report that says it was child abuse medical records saying i have bruising cause by my dad weeks after it happened day by day photos. and because my dad and the police officer talked to the DFCS they turned everything around on my mom they made my mom take therapy at my dad's... View More

1 Answer | Asked in DUI / DWI for Georgia on
Q: Can a court clerk refuse to send me my court docket or am I entitled to that information? It's for employment.

I asked the court clerk in Locust Grove, Georgia for a Court Docket regarding my case and she sent me a case disposition instead. My potential employer is specifically asking for a court docket. The clerk said that she could not jeopardize the privacy of everyone involved.

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answered on May 1, 2024

You could file an open records request for the court's docket, but I can't imagine why a potential employer would even need it. Why would they need a list of all the cases/defendants/charges for the court that day? It sounds like this employer may be confused as to what a "court... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Criminal Law, Personal Injury and Real Estate Law for Georgia on
Q: Does FORCE PLACED Hazard Ins. cost vs Mort. Bal? If adjusted each Yr, is Yr-1 Bal 22K =$250; Yr-7 Bal 3K = $250 right?

I've never been late or missed my mortgage payments, have no other monies due, and I am paying extra every month with a pay-off in 14 years on a 30 year mortgage. BTW it is an FHA Mortgage Loan, RESPA and all FEDERAL RULES apply. If my loan decreases then the liability of the loan does, and... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Workers' Compensation and Construction Law for Georgia on
Q: After doing pre employment drug screen. Why can't the specimen donor see results even though employer paid for test?

I supposedly failed but concentra will not release results to me

0 Answers | Asked in Business Law and Car Accidents for Georgia on
Q: I met with small accident a week ago where my business car just touched front car back side, Got notice from attorney

Their car got very light 4 inch scar on back of the car. We called in Cop and gave ticket to me as car was not insured at that time. Now we received a notice from attorney on behalf of them stating we have to provide drivers history, drug test records … a lot more requirements. What should I do?... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Admiralty / Maritime for Georgia on
Q: Here in GEORGIA, what are the rules of giving notice to a defendant in the case of transcript reconstruction?

The court reporter failed to create record of plea hearing. Later, the prosecutor sent a proposed transcript to defendant. Defendant was given no certain time by which to respond. Nor was defendant made aware that the proposed transcript would become the true and official transcript if he did not... View More

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answered on Apr 30, 2024

Under Georgia law, reconstructed transcripts are governed by OCGA §5-6-41(g), which states

"Where a trial is not reported as referred to in subsections (b) and (c) of this Code section or where for any other reason the transcript of the proceedings is not obtainable and a transcript...
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1 Answer | Asked in Health Care Law for Georgia on
Q: I NEED "SPECIFIC POWER OF ATTORNEY" for Correspondence
Tim Akpinar
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answered on May 15, 2024

A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. One option is to review whether the ready-made templates for POAs out there serve your needs. Another is to consult with an attorney and discuss terms for drafting a standard POA. Good luck

0 Answers | Asked in Adoption for Georgia on
Q: Looking for a cost/time estimate to adopt 3 grandchildren we are the legal custodians/guardians of.

Weighing the PROS (ex: more Social Security $$) & CONS (ex: lose "wards of the state" financial aid for college) of adopting our 3 grandchildren (17,16,14) and want to include the adoption costs in our evaluation. And also get a sense of how long the process takes.

Thank you!!

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law for Georgia on
Q: I received a threatening letter from an attorney for CashNetUSA. I responded and explained my situation.

They told me they would file a warrant to have me arrested in 24 hours if I didn't pay over 2k. This is the 3rd or 4th different lawyer to reach out. I realize that I should stop responding. Is this a scam? I am getting that vibe now.

Matthew McKenna
Matthew McKenna
answered on Apr 30, 2024

Without knowing more, it sounds like a scam. This sounds like a common scare tactic that is used by scammers.

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law for Georgia on
Q: My sister's mother-in-law, who had a case of dementia, passed away and she needs an attorney to question the estate will

My sister's mother-in-law passed away recently and had a medical case of dementia, leaving several of her real estate properties to individuals who have no reason to be a part of the will that she left. Two of these individuals have no rights to the properties she owed; they are not relatives... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Georgia on
Q: I was charged with possession with intent but i was never at the scene or in possession of anything how is this a thing

I also live somewhere other than where this took place, i was also arrested 45 days later.

1 Answer | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Juvenile Law for Georgia on
Q: What can I do about the court of appeals denying my appeal when the juvenile court had Misconduct and erred my case?

And my attorney clearly showed and stated that the court had wrongdoings? And they did nothing either? What can I do?

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answered on May 1, 2024

If your appeal was denied by the court of appeals despite presenting evidence of misconduct in the juvenile court, you might feel understandably frustrated. However, you still have some options. Firstly, consider requesting a reconsideration from the same court of appeals, if this is permissible... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Juvenile Law for Georgia on
Q: What can I file if the court of appeals and juvenile court Misconduct and erred within my case? What can do?

What can I do about this?

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answered on May 1, 2024

If you believe there has been misconduct or errors in your case handled by the court of appeals or juvenile court, you have several options. Firstly, you may consider filing a petition for reconsideration in the same appellate court to ask the judges to review their decision, pointing out the... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Animal / Dog Law and Wrongful Death for Georgia on
Q: My dog was taken by a deputied animal control officer and euthanized within 24 hrs. After it was accused of attacking a

Farm animal. I was not allowed a hearing in front of a judge and no physical proof was presented to me for their actions. The animal control officer made this decision and His remains were never returned to me afterwards.

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Municipal Law for Georgia on
Q: are body cameras legal for a resident of Georgia to wear in public places like grocery stores, departments or business

Are body cameras legal for a resident non law enforcement to wear in Georgia. Like stores and business

1 Answer | Asked in Constitutional Law and Contracts for Georgia on
Q: WAIVER AND RELEASE UPON FINAL PAYMENT. The "NOTICE" is 60 days , current law is 90 days. Which date is enforceable?

THE Form that was signed was supplied by the GC in the close-out documents. 60 days is getting close.

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answered on May 1, 2024

In the situation you've described, where there is a discrepancy between the notice period stated in a document supplied by the general contractor and the current legal requirement, the enforceable date usually defaults to the one that complies with current law. In your case, if the law... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Georgia on
Q: Is she still eligible for parole at around 20-34 months of her sentence in GA?

My daughter's Final Disposition reads as follows:

Burglary in the Second Degree. Guilty- Eight (8) years. Concurrent with any existing sentence.

Burglary in the Second Degree. Guilty- Seven (7) years. Consecutive to count 1.

Sentence Summary:

The defendant is... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Rights for Georgia on
Q: I am wanting to restore my 2nd amendment rights after a plea to no contest for DUI in Atlanta in the early 1990s. Help?

I was also accused of drug possession, but drugs were in the police car and not found on my person. I also was NOT allowed to have a blood test upon request which was required by law at the time. Since then, I have retired from the US Army with an honorable discharge with 32 years of service and... View More

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