A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. If you consulted with an attorney, it's likely they would ask if there was a foreign object in the food, whether you saved the object, the condition of your teeth, and the cost of dental work this caused. You... Read more »
Lawyer to mandate that half way point? The half way point would be a 2 hour drive for both parties...
Do you have a parenting plan that is in place? Is there a court order in place that mandates how custody and visitation is to be handled? That’s the first place to start. Depending on your situation you may need to seek a modification. You should consult with an attorney who can help you with the... Read more »
My sister has a child protective cases which they need to come get the baby
You should consult with an attorney who can review the facts of the case and present you with the options. There are a variety of factors that come into play on something like this and you need an attorney for guidance.
our child has mental conditions and i have been making all the decisions. now she wants to start making decsions after almost 6 years. she wont divorce unless i do under her terms. she has our daughter and i have our son. she wants to make decisions but still has no contact with him. he is 16
If you and the mom are still married, you both have the same custodial rights to the children of the marriage.
Lawyer represents a defendant in a Aggravated assault case against the victim who he represents in a family law matter. Defendant and Victim are in a relationship. Isn’t this an issue?
The way you have described it there could be a conflict of interest, but we would need to know more about the facts in detail.
court date came up callwd the clerk of courts an checked the online agenda an my name wasnt on it what do i do
Incorrect documentation and errors from Law Enforcement are unfortunately common. You may want to hire a lawyer on a very limited basis to do the investigation for you so you can be certain there is not a case against you. The SHOULD have provided you a bunch of paperwork when you were arrested,... Read more »
A freind of mine got these charges and he is already on probation. He got bonded out but now probation has a warrant on him for violation. And it was all a big misunderstanding the wife and child said that my freind didnt do anything, but the police put him in jail anyways. The wife did not press... Read more »
They need a lawyer to intervene and directly approach the PO. ANY arrest is basically grounds for a revocation, so this needs to be immediately mitigated by a lawyer who can hopefully slow or stop the process. The State has deep discretion in how to deal with these issues as once you are... Read more »
by my mother and come to find out the kids are not mine. So how can I handle this to get rid of my back child support and or if I can get some money back
If there was an Order establishing paternity, you will not be able to get the child support you have paid, or owe back. Did you do a DNA test at the time child support was originally put in place?
He's only obligated to pay support for his 1 child.
I am wanting to file for divorce from my husband of almost 8 years. I have been a stay at home mom for most of those ye
If you have custody of the children you should receive child support. It is likely that you will get some alimony for a period of time if you don't earn an income. Call us to help you get things in order.
I was pulled over after just getting my car back October 2nd, the reason for the stop was they had claimed my paper temporary tag was flapping in the wind but the plastic tag cover I bought pretty much tells me that was a lie. They search my vehicle without my consent and all of a sudden a tiny bag... Read more »
You should hire an attorney as soon as possible. There are notices and deadlines that have to be met in order for the seizure and potential forfeiture to be valid. In any case, do not delay taking action to get your property back.
As far as the charge itself, there appear to be multiple... Read more »
Person was in the garden section of walmart with shopping cart that did contain items that were going to be purchased. Walmart employees detained person and claimed person was stealing because they were past the "Last point of sale"
The short answer is yes. There is no requirement that the suspect leave the store with the item or even passed all points of payment.
Theft by shoplifting only requires that the suspect intend to steal the item and he/she does something in furtherance of that goal. In other words, the... Read more »
My friend's mom didnt want to see me on the streets so she let me stay there. Can she get into trouble for this? Mom made my job let me go so I cant emancipate myself. I left home cause I'm was tired of the verbal abuse and pettiness.
Duplicate question. At this point you are not a legal adult, so you have to live where your mother says you have to live. She can report you as a runaway at this point. Once you turn 18 you can live where you would like to.
I am a permanent resident of the US. CA accepted expired and or copy of the green card. GA does not. Aside from renewing card for $500 and waiting 6 months, is there anything else I can use to obtain a GA drivers license?
If you apply to renew your green card, you can either receive an extension sticker on the card when you do your biometrics, or you can ask for temporary card during an infopass appointment at your local USCIS office.
The statute that you are referring to is o.c.g.a. 17-7-50....if true, the judge would be required to set a reasonable bond upon petition by the Defendant. There are exceptions if the state intends to seek the death penalty. Specifically, the state can seek additional time (90 more days) to... Read more »
Depends on the charge and the jurisdiction/location.
If the charge is a misdemeanor and you have no holds (or other active warrants) then there is a strong likelihood that you will receive a pre-set bond. On the other hand, if the charge is a felony, you will likely have to go before a... Read more »
She's been served papers For cc debt of roughly 13k. Owns a home fmv is 61980 assessed is 24792. Is the property at risk based on ga exemption laws
You have a couple of options here. Talk to a Georgia Attorney who handles debt and lawsuits.
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My Mom is incapable of handling her debt . Can I file BR and include her debt I am cosigned on ?
You should be able to file a bankruptcy case for your mother under the authority of a suitable power of attorney in the instance where she does not have the mental capacity to participate and handle her own filing. The U.S. Trustee, which is the branch of the Federal Government that monitors... Read more »
My friend's mom didnt want to see me on the streets so she let me stay there. Can she get into trouble for this? Mom made my job let me go so I cant emancipate myself. I left home cause I'm was tired of the verbal abuse and pettiness.
Until you reach the age of 18 or emancipate, your mom can dictate where you live.
Aawheelchair a criminal offense? The behavior includes threats of bodily harm, threats of death, telling the person that they are completely worthless and degrading them with vile language and unkind remarks about their disability, and physical appearance, making false allegations to authorities... Read more »
The first step is to contact the local law enforcement authorities as well as the appropriate government agency advising and protecting our elderly and differently abled, such as the Georgia Division of Aging Services. There may be multiple vectors of abuse here, and they need assistance... Read more »
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