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I am unsure if bankruptcy is the way to go but I am stuck with a mortgage, car payment,medical bills as well as personal loans we created jointly and we have some separately. I also am the cosigner for loans for him with a company. I have a vehicle that I cosigned with my daughter on as well. This... View More 
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answered on Nov 17, 2023
Once you fall three months behind on your mortgage payments, your lender will likely start foreclosure proceedings. A chapter 7 would delay but not prevent foreclosure (unless you have a lot of equity). A chapter 13 would allow you to bring the payments current over the course of a chapter 13 plan... View More
Another man I want my common law husband's survivors benefits social sec says no because we never divorced we had a child so am I eligible or am I a bigamist
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answered on Nov 17, 2023
In Georgia, if you were in a common law marriage before the state ceased recognizing such unions in 1997 and never legally dissolved it, that marriage may still be considered valid. Entering into a legal marriage with another person while still in a valid common law marriage could potentially be... View More
We are both seniors, there are no children and there are no assets, we just want a none contested straight divorce. Where do I file, Screven county probate?
answered on Nov 27, 2023
Understanding that you have no minor children, you will not need a parenting plan, child support worksheet, or child support addendum. If your county does not have forms online for an uncontested divorce, you can either go to the superior court in your county (because you file in superior court,... View More
We are both seniors, there are no children and there are no assets, we just want a none contested straight divorce. Where do I file, Screven county probate?
answered on Nov 16, 2023
To file an uncontested divorce you will need to file a summons, petition for divorce, acknowledgment of service, consent to trial in 31 days and a marital settlement agreement. If there are children involved, you will also need to file a parenting plan, child support worksheet and child support... View More
I was arrested for a traffic ticket and my kids were with me. My mother wouldn't get them and the lady wouldn't let my friend get em. My stepdaughter and their aunt tried. CPS lady said they had a hearing and daughter and aunt went to the court house and was told there was no hearing. At... View More
answered on Nov 16, 2023
You said that the children were left with you, but it is unclear whether there was an order awarding you custody or guardianship. I think you should speak directly with an attorney so you can provide more details about what rights you have to the minor children, then that attorney can determine... View More
It's been almost 3 years. Please help me
answered on Nov 16, 2023
You have a right to be in your child's life. If the mother is denying you access to the child and you all were never married, you need to file an action to legitimize. In that action you can petition the court for joint legal custody & visitation. You can ask the court to allow you... View More
My ex and I divorced in Colorado. I reside in Georgia and he is in New York City. He is a vet with PTSD. He told me 24 days ago, along with his other ex, that he thinks about killing himself daily. He continued to talk about just wanting to end his life, while talking about his other ex and I... View More
answered on Nov 16, 2023
If you want the courts intervention before the father's next scheduled visit, you will have to immediately file for a modification an have the father served. Then ask the court for an emergency hearing and in that request it will have to specify the reasons for the urgency. If not, you will... View More
My spouse and I maintain separate finances (separate banking accounts, credit cards) but share a mortgage (that only one spouse pays). My spouse has previously incurred debt that I paid off for them. They are now incurring debt again against my wishes. In the case of a future separation would I... View More
answered on Nov 16, 2023
The answer is it depends. You can sign a settlement agreement, if you all agree, outlining which assets each party is being awarded and which debts each party is going to be responsible for, upon final judgment and decree of divorce. At that point any debts on credit cards, loans, or things he... View More
answered on Nov 16, 2023
It would be wonderful if the Division of Child Support Services was efficient enough that they were able to stop every child support order when the child turned 18 and graduated from high school. But unfortunately, they do not automatically dismiss your order. Therefore, if you have a garnishment... View More
The kids grandparents have custody of them. We both want a divorce, can we divorce without including the children in the matter?
answered on Nov 16, 2023
If there are children of the marriage, the children have to be addressed in the divorce case. Georgia does not provide bifurcated divorce, meaning, the court can not decide the divorce without also addressing the children of the marriage. If someone else had legal custody of the minor children,... View More
Reside in GA. History of a TPO against my daughter’s dad. He is threatening to physically take our daughter to Texas where he moved to. He is also threatening to take me back to court to take her there as well. We have a court order in place he gets video chats 3 times a week for 10 min. And... View More
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answered on Nov 25, 2024
If you have a court order in place regarding parenting time, that is what should be followed. If he does not follow it, you can file for contempt.
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answered on Nov 16, 2024
Pay the bills to avoid imminent disconnection. Then hire an attorney to assist you with filing a petition for guardianship and conservatorship. Otherwise, you will have difficulty handling your loved one's financial matters and healthcare matters.
i have a court order that my childrens father has never honored for the last 10 years and blocked all communication from me
answered on Nov 15, 2024
You should speak directly with an attorney who can give you legal advice on your case.
answered on Nov 15, 2024
If there is already a case involving child support then there should not be another case started that also involves child support. There should not be two courts that have the same matter pending. But I would speak directly with an attorney to make sure you don't have the same matter pending... View More
Her mom is basically holding her back taking her check and when she try to leave her mom calls the police she took a phone that her mom didn’t pay for I even have recording of what happened what am I able to do
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answered on Oct 29, 2024
You have the right to live independently at 18, as you are considered an adult. If your mother is controlling your finances by taking your check, this could be considered financial abuse. It’s important to keep records of all transactions and any evidence you have, like your recordings.... View More
I’m the grandmother and he walked off and left without a notice of leaving , but later we found a note inside one of kids backpack!
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answered on Oct 22, 2024
Your question was can he ask to see them? Yes. People can ask for whatever they like. If a custody case was pending, his leaving for 3 years would negatively affect his chances of obtaining custody.
Our profits have increased since I've worked for him.
answered on Oct 22, 2024
There is no law that entitles you automatically to half of a business. When you go through a divorce you can present evidence and testimony regarding what you feel you are entitled too and the Court will make a final determination on what, if anything, to award you.
They tell me that because I had a history with the department. I wasn't able to get him. Also my daughter refuses to allow me to do kinship, she is convinced i made the reports against her, which is false.
Nevertheless i did have multiple cases which eventually led to me loosing them... View More
answered on Oct 17, 2024
This same website allows you to search for attorneys in a specific area and in areas of practice. This is a place to have questions answered. If you need an attorney you should use this site to locate one.
case # begins PRE- open(pending) Would it be listed as prefile?
answered on Oct 13, 2024
All depends on the jurisdiction, as the registry entries are different from circuit to circuit, and even sometimes clerk to clerk.
The best way is to verify specifically with the clerk in writing. EVERYTHING needs to be in writing if at all possible.
Person was wrongfully arrested. Officers did not do Justice by making an arrest. Person was experiencing a mental crisis, officers offered no assistance helping with that fact, even after the family pleaded to allow them to go back to the mental health facility or another family members home.... View More
answered on Oct 8, 2024
You can file a Motion for Bond Modification. I would suggest hiring a criminal defense attorney to help you fo this.
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