The Uniform Superior Court Rules, which apply in both Georgia state and superior courts, provides the answer. Specifically, Rule 5.1 provides that in order for a party to utilize the court's compulsory process to compel discovery, any desired discovery procedures, like interrogatories, must... View More

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answered on Sep 4, 2023

Georgia has strict regulations on title loans. Interest rates for title loans in Georgia are capped at 25% per month (which is roughly equivalent to 300% annually). Therefore, if your title loan has an interest rate of 59%, it would likely be considered illegal under Georgia law.

Yes. “dba” indicates that newco is a sole proprietorship. Therefore it is just like doing business with the owner as an individual.

There is no organizational entity like a corporation or limited liability company.

A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. You could try reposting and adding Landlord-Tenant as a category. Some questions remain unanswered, but you might have better chances of a reply with the new heading. Good luck

You will not need to remove his name until you are ready to sell the property. To remove his name, you will only need a survivorship affidavit and a certified copy of his death certificate.

A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for two weeks. It looks like part of the question may have gotten left off. Good luck

You must pay him the customary and usual fee for the part he did properly.

Determine whether you view the debt first. If you don’t, challenge it in court. If you do, try and negotiate a payment plan or lump sum payment to resolve. Consular sn attorney who can help you choose the right path.

It could be construed as fraudulent conduct. I would tread very carefully in this matter to avoid any allegations of fraud or misconduct.

If your ownership deed specifies that you have a 95% ownership and the co-owner only has 5%, then that's what you have. If the deed does not set out those percentages, then it is presumed you hold title in 50/50. The co-owner's behavior has no bearing on how much they own.

Yes. A valid attorney's lien survives indefinitely. In fact, the lien stays on a case until the lien is satisfied or removed by a judge. If you wish to learn further information about attorney liens in Georgia, please check out the applicable statute - O.C.G.A. 15-19-14.

You should speak directly with an attorney and provide them a detailed account of what transpired with regard to your parental rights. Then they can provide you with the best course of action and how they can assist you with getting the relief you are seeking.

You will have to contact an attorney directly and speak with them. And I would explain to the attorney exactly what you are looking for, so they can determine if they are able to bill for simply writing a parenting plan for an ongoing case.

It depends on what you mean by "add the LLC." In many instances, having a non-profit own a for-profit entity is a bad idea and can lead to the non-profit losing its tax exempt status. Discuss with an attorney who deals with non-profits.

It depends on the terms of the agreement. Most non-competes include competing as an employee and as a contractor, and in any other capacity.

A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. If you're looking for a lawyer, there are sites that act as attorney referral services. The format here is limited to Q & A. There is a tab above, Find a Lawyer. You could use that to supplement your... View More