Yes, they can for nonpayment. Otherwise, it may be best to contact an attorney who can assist you with the specifics of your circumstances.
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He currently pays all the rent and I pay utilities I plan to move the first week of March majority of my items and the rest by the end of March he is saying it is Georgia law that once I move my items out I’m not allowed in
If you are still on the lease, you have a right to remain in the home.
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Can my Ex partition me out of my home after I put my entire savings down to purchase the home?
More information is needed before an accurate answer can be provided. It is best to contact an attorney who can assist you with the specifics of your case.
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An attorney may withdraw from a case for various reasons, however he or she should have given you adequate and reasonable notice and should have received your informed consent. Secondly, they would have to submit a motion to withdraw to the court. Since your case is out of New York, you can file a... Read more »
If someone is angry and makes the comment of “having a bullet with your name on it”, to you or about someone who is family (or common to the family having a discussion), is that considered a threat, legally speaking? Especially if the person making the bullet comments actually has a decent... Read more »
Yes, it is enough. It is best to contact an attorney who can assist you with the specifics of your circumstances. It may also be most important for the individual to obtain a Temporary Protective Order.
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determined to have merit and against the Department of Corrections for denial of medical treatment of serious medical condition?
More information is needed about your circumstances.
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In court cases, what length of time or what number of attempts to serve papers about a court case to someone does the court allow before issuing a warrant or do they just find that person guilty? Updated to add, It’s been about a year of trying to serve papers for a civil matter but has yet to... Read more »
More information is needed before an accurate answer can be provided. It is best to contact an attorney as soon as possible to discuss the specifics of your circumstances.
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Since this is a public forum, will asking questions here, regarding an ongoing lawsuit, hurt the case or either the plaintiff or defendant involved in the lawsuit?
It should not have any effects since your name and contact information is not made public. However, it is always best to discuss these matters and present any questions to your attorney. If you have not contacted or secured an attorney, it is best to do so as soon as possible.
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and we share.He does not live at the residence and property could sell at any time.Do not have address where he resides.
Should I use address of the residence off my property for suit or try to find address where he resides. If property sells will this suit
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If the neighbor does not reside there but receives mail at the property next to yours and you do not have the other address where he can be served, yes you can use the address. However, if the neighbor's property is for sale and can sell at any moment and you want to ensure proper service and... Read more »
Now I hear defendants going for summary judgement. Is this usually what happens.
Yes, this is not unusual. It is best to contact an attorney who can assist you with the specifics of your case as soon as possible.
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He was awarded only a small amount of what he was asking in court, I sent him checks monthly paying what I could, he never cashed them. He has now ordered my wages to be garnished. How much is he allowed from each pay period?
It is best to contact an attorney who can go over the specifics of your case. Without more information, it is difficult to provide you with an accurate answer.
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From start date . This company is awful and before you hire them look at their Yelp reviews “. Is this slander/libel against homeowner ?
Not necessarily. As long as what you have posted is true, you have not slandered the company. Additionally, if your statement is simply, “ This company is awful and before you hire them look at their Yelp reviews,” then you are protected by the right to voice your opinions (aka right to free... Read more »
FYI, I’m not an attorney, so forgive my ignorance. Also, I am not referring to a lawyer asking for a continuance or an extension of time. I have a feeling opposing counsel is deliberately talking in circles for hours on end and running up the clock in order to stall. The hearing has been... Read more »
There is not a procedure similar to a filibuster in litigation. An attorney is entitled to a complete and thorough opportunity to examine and cross-examine witnesses. However, this examination should be limited to information that is relevant to the case at hand.
If I have a bank account in my name and my ex is a sub person on the account but her checks are direct deposited to my account and I close the account due to her hacking in and changing all of my information on my bank account where I could no longer get into my account. As well as my emails and... Read more »
It would depend greatly on what you mean by “hacking in” to determine whether you have a cause of action. If she is/was also an authorized account user, she would be/is legally permitted to make changes to the account. However, if she has defrauded you or misappropriated/stolen funds, you may... Read more »
For example, when a person claims they were present when a crime took place, would they have to prove this in anyway or is any person who claims to know something about a case accepted?
This is typically proven in court on direct and/or cross examination. This is the importance of good legal counsel. If you haven’t already, it is best to contact an attorney who can assist you with the specifics of your case and provide you with tailored representation.
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She has said through text messages numerous times that she was going to set up payment arrangements to pay the rest off. She still owes about 6000 and has not set any arrangements. I am having to try to pay it off so it does not continue to affect my credit. She has recently moved to Michigan. I... Read more »
Yes, you are able to file a civil suit against her for breach of contract. It may be best to contact an attorney who can assist you with the specifics of your case.
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My now ex and I purchased a house last year. Both of our names are on the deed & mortgage. We tried to live as roommates but that was not worked. I recently moved all of my belongings from the home. He claims I abandoned the house. If I still pay utilities and have mail coming to the house can he... Read more »
He doesn't know the law.
You still have an ownership interest in the property.
Therefore, you should seek counsel who specializes in real estate to force a partition of the property, if possible.
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I can't afford a lawyer, but I believe alot of stuff is going on. And HOA won't comply with requests.
Given your circumstances, it may be best to contact Atlanta Legal Aid or Georgia Legal Services. Both of these organizations provide legal representation at no cost to individuals who are low income.
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I adopted my husband son back in 2013 and now that he is 18 he wants to get his birth mothers name back on his birth certificate and my name off. Is he able to or not?
More information is needed before an accurate answer can be provided. Legal adoptions require the surrender or termination of parental rights, in this case, of the biological mother. Placing a name on a birth certificate alone would not terminate a biological mother’s rights. In the same way,... Read more »
His name is on the lease but no longer lives with me and the documents says a judge will issue a writ of possession. Does that mean i can get evicted or they raid my home looking for the property if he doesn’t goes to court or pay bill. I’ve already let Furniture rental company in several times... Read more »
In order to enter your home lawfully, they will need a search warrant. A search warrant allows them to search the location for only the items listed in the warrant. Be aware, if they are looking for a couch, they can only look for the couch in areas where a couch would/could be. So they would not... Read more »
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