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In Georgia - Can I provide sales leads to my previous employer and/or it's competitors if I signed a non compete agreement

The type of service you intend to provide seems right in line with what the non compete seeks to prevent. Go speak to a lawyer about this issue, but I suspect that you may not do what you intend without violating the non compete.

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I live in Georgia i sold my business to a person in South Carolina.

Assuming it is a person and not a corporation (which slightly changes the answer), if you think they have any bank accounts in major banks, serve garnishments on the Georgia branches of those banks. That will grab whatever money he/she has in those banks. You can send post-judgment discovery as well. Ultimately, you may be able to hire a lawyer in SC to domesticate the judgment, which turns it into a judgment of that state, and proceed in SC as necessary. All of that said, the amount may...

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If I maintain separate residence from my spouse can I file a homestead exemption in my name only, though home is in both name.

In Georgia you must live in the residence and consider it your legal residence. If that is true, then yes, you may file.

What does it mean when your case disposition says "order"

The case has somehow been resolved by an order of the court. Go to the courthouse or online if that court has an online docket and see what the order says,

Question: Does O.C.G.A 44-7-36 apply to an LLC company with less then 10 properties?

The exclusion in the statute you referred to applies only to natural persons. Thus, an LLC is akin to a managment company like the judge said.

Is it possible to file a lawsuit on the local DFCS office?

Your description does not indicate discriination or any intentional conduct. Instead, it just sounds like there was delay. Also based on your description, it sounds like you could have gone to the office or take additional steps to protect yourself and your interests. Thus, I do not think you have a case. By all means, ask other lawyers, but my opinion is that your facts do not support a claim.

Slander/libel case

Unless you can prove bad intent, it is not worth your time. Even then it would be a difficult case. Since Georgia is an at will state, unless you had an employment contract with a term, then lost wages won't likely be recoverable.

Do I have any recoarse with car repossession?

The repo itself was likely legal based on your description. To collect a deficiency from you, however, they had a duty to give you notice of repo and right to redeem and an option to demand a public sale. If they did not send it (rather than you failing to pick it up), then they cannot seek the extra money.

My husband was fired while on pain medication he received from the company doctor for an injury on the job.

This may be a violation of his rights and give rise to a cause of action. You should contact an employment lawyer. My partner, David Fried, handles employment issue and may be able to evaluate this for you. David's number is 404-995-8808.

Can a finance company garnish my wages?

Depends on the documents. If they get a judgment against you, then yes, they can.