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If those funds are intended for the relief of the financial burdens of the American populus, incurred due to COVID-19. If the state plans to cannibalize those funds, How is this "help" going to due anymore than the last so called "help" for those who we're struggling Pre-COVID?
Yes, the state will take the funds and give them to the custodial parent for child support arrears. The state isn't cannibalizing the funds. The money is owed for child support that should have been paid previously, so that is where the money is going - to help the child.
Insurance company is state farm
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. It could depend on the citation. If it was for something administrative, it could be insignificant. If it was for an operational violation such as "following too closely" or "failure to... Read more »
My friend was sentenced to the RSAT program on 10/20 but they're not shipping anyone off due to COVID. He wants to know can he file a motion of modification. Since his time doesn't start until he gets there.
You would need a valid, legal reason to file a motion for modification of sentence. If the reason is that the sentence will be longer than anticipated, it likely will not be granted. There is often a waiting list for RSAT and most people wait for months to get a bed in the program. If the RSAT... Read more »
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 »
My boss gave me corona and I had to quarantine and they said everything was fine I go to go back today and they tell me they have been training a new guy and said they can’t afford to pay both of us
Depending on the circumstances, you may have a claim for disability discrimination and/or failure to accommodate under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The ADA protects qualified individuals with disabilities from discrimination such as termination based on a disability. However, COVID-19 may... Read more »
Due to a hold up from covid19 my new house will be ready in 2-3 weeks. I have 2 children so I don’t want to be homeless.
If you a residential tenant, you are not kicked out if you hold over.
You will have to pay any rent or fees as a hold over tenant.
If the landlord wants you out the following steps must be taken:
(1) demand to vacate;
(2) file dispossessory affidavit in court;... Read more »
Stores are private property. They can require customers to wear certain things to enter their store.
Before the pandemic, you saw on certain store doors, "NO SHOES, NO SHIRT, NO SERVICE" It's the same concept.
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Very difficult. Terminating another parent’s rights is not something the Judges do often unless it’s in regards to an adoption. It would be easier getting an order to limit her visitation.
Without knowing the specifics of your case, the likely answer is probably not. Cases take time. The average case which does not go to litigation takes 9-12 months to resolve. For cases which go to litigation, it is not uncommon for the case to take more than two years to resolve. Of course, the... Read more »
when she turns age 6, which will be this July. Mother is denying travel/visitation to UT due to Coronavirus. Can she do this?
I agree with Mr. Wood. I would also consider the additional complications which the panic over corona has created. I have not had to worry about unaccompanied minor air travel for a few years now. I have zero idea how the current situation has changed airline policies regarding UMs. The changes to... Read more »
I have a temporary neighbor, or at least I believe she's just moved in with her family that lives half of a mile down our dirt road due to COVID-19. Anyway, she walks everyday and has called authorities about my dogs. The thing is, they walk to a light pole in front of our property and our... Read more »
You can’t really stop someone from calling the police. If the police haven’t done anything and haven’t issued you a ticket or summons, then you might just have to deal with it until she gets tired of calling with no results. If you have been issued a ticket or a summons, then you’ll want to... Read more »
I am assuming you are trying to obtain release of a inmate based upon the recent COVID pandemic. Habeas is not the correct vehicle to use. If the person is in custody and you are seeking an early release then the parole board would be the entity you would contact to show the health risks that the... Read more »
I have the dr note saying I'm high risk. Job said I can go on unpaid leave. I told them shelter in place was through june 12th, they basically said I was a liar.
Hi, you can request a reasonable accommodation for your severe asthma in light of the risks associated with covid-19. You and the employer will need to engage in an interactive process to determine a reasonable accommodation that won't pose an undue hardship on the business. If unpaid leave or... Read more »
A landlord can file a dispossessory in court. However, the courts are closed for civil matters until May 13. Therefore, a hearing on a case that is filed this month is unlikely to be heard before the end of May or the beginning of June.
However, the size of your county will have an... Read more »
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If the last day for a statute of limitation falls on a Saturday or a Sunday, you have through the following Monday. Of course, because of the current pandemic facing Georgia (and the world), the Honorable Harold D. Melton, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia, extended the statute of... Read more »
I tried to pick up my daughter for my court ordered visitation for Spring Break/Easter. Her mother refused to give her to me, citing the Corona virus. However, she allowed her other child to go with that child’s father. We asked City of Griffin police to step in and help us. They went and talked... Read more »
You need to file a motion for contempt with the court. Most courts are still enforcing provisions for custody through the covid 19 infection. You could also file other motions as well. Unfortunately because of the nature of these actions it isn't technically criminal.
Me and my childs father are not nor ever have been married and we do not have any court order custody. Our child resides with me yearly with mostly Friday nights and Saturday days with her father. During the current pandemic, does he have rights to come to my house demanding our child to go with... Read more »
If there is no custody order in place, he has no legal right to visitation. However, if there is no concern of danger with dad, I would not use the pandemic to now cut off visitation that he has historically been exercising. If you do so, he will likely be motivated to now file a legitimation... Read more »
is this legal
Yes, it's legal
He does not have to renew your lease.
However, check the lease to see if he has a deadline to give you formal notice if nonrenewal.
Also, if the landlord sells the house before the lease is up, the new owner will take subject to the lease. That means... Read more »
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