Questions answered by Alake Oni Colwell

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How can I request a waiver against the Prohibition of 30 days to remarriage?

Alake's answer | Answered on April 10, 2015

I agree with the other attorney. There is no 30-day waiting period in order to remarry in the state of Georgia. But he is correct in that you do...

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Will I be responsible for paying back food stamp assitance that my wife if receiving?

Alake's answer | Answered on April 10, 2015

I highly doubt you would be required to repay any monies because of your wife receiving government assistance. The only thing that might happen is...

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My wife of 20 months and I are getting a divorce. Am I liable for doctor's bills and a loan that occurred before we were married

Alake's answer | Answered on April 09, 2015

First, I think it would be best for you to hire an attorney and speak to them in person if you are ready to file for divorce. Even if you think...

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I just met my biological father for the first time. He is going through a divorce and is "hiding" me from his wife. Why?

Alake's answer | Answered on April 09, 2015

I don't believe this is a legal question for this website, which is a forum for those to get help with legal issues. You are speaking about things...

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Is it fraud to receive government assistance and child support?

Alake's answer | Answered on April 09, 2015

The mother has committed fraud if she lied on government documents stating that she wasn't receiving any child support when she was. When...

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What are the chances of DFCS taking a second child in state care if they have already the first child?

Alake's answer | Answered on April 09, 2015

You cannot assume that simply because one child was taken into DFCS custody that the second child, who isn't even born yet, will be taken into...

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How many days after a completed mediation in a divorce proceeding does the attorney have to draft the order for review/filing?

Alake's answer | Answered on April 08, 2015

There is no rule, law or provision which dictates how long an attorney has to draft an agreement. And as Mr. Ashman pointed out, sometimes it...

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Will the judge approve wife paying child support?

Alake's answer | Answered on April 08, 2015

Normally judges do not sign off on divorces, even uncontested where neither party pays child support. They typically feel like that will become...

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Who does the child belong too

Alake's answer | Answered on April 08, 2015

You asked this question several days ago and several attorneys answered you. ...

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I filed for divorce and custody since I was granted custody anyway, however a Judge turned around and vacated my motions

Alake's answer | Answered on April 08, 2015

I agree with the other attorneys. If you are having this much trouble handling your divorce, you should hire an attorney immediately to step in...

Alake Oni Colwell's Answers (2601)

How can I request a waiver against the Prohibition of 30 days to remarriage?

Will I be responsible for paying back food stamp assitance that my wife if receiving?

My wife of 20 months and I are getting a divorce. Am I liable for doctor's bills and a loan that occurred before we were married

I just met my biological father for the first time. He is going through a divorce and is "hiding" me from his wife. Why?

Is it fraud to receive government assistance and child support?

What are the chances of DFCS taking a second child in state care if they have already the first child?

How many days after a completed mediation in a divorce proceeding does the attorney have to draft the order for review/filing?

Will the judge approve wife paying child support?

Who does the child belong too

I filed for divorce and custody since I was granted custody anyway, however a Judge turned around and vacated my motions