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How does a man who is incarcerated for murder with no available money get a pro bono lawyer to work on his case?
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Answered on July 25, 2009
Under the Constitution, the person should have already had a pro bono lawyer if he could not afford an attorney for trial. If he needs a lawyer to...
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I have court ordered visitation but ex-wife will not make my son come visit, what can I do?
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Answered on July 25, 2009
You should hire a local attorney and file a contempt motion for violation of the custody/visitation order.
The judge will decide if your ex-wife...
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Do have to complete the 2009 Census long form and the 2010 Census short form?
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Answered on July 25, 2009
There are several people who cite the Constitution that authorizes the census to limit their responses to the number of people in the house. It...
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My elderly step-father has a trust from a previous marriage. Should he die, does my mother have any rights to continue using it?
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Answered on July 25, 2009
Your stepfather should have a copy of the trust. If the son is violating the trust, your step-father may sue him for violating his fiduciary duty....
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I want to divide my land and houses between 2 children. Do I need to record the deeds now or just attach them to the will?
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Answered on July 25, 2009
I am a trust and estates attorney in Georgia. You have several ways to pass the property to your children. One way is to separate the property...
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My wife of 5 years has threatened to leave (again) and take our 4 year old daughter with her. How can I prevent this?
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Answered on July 25, 2009
Unless a judge decides otherwise, you both have joint physical and legal custody of your daughter. There is no lonter the antiquated presumption...
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How long can I wait to file a motion for change of venue on a civil case in georgia?
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Answered on July 21, 2009
More information is needed. Was the case filed in the wrong venue, was there a dismissal by a defendant that changed the venue requirements, or...
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What documents should I asked my employer for during the discoveries phase, in a discrimination case.
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Answered on July 21, 2009
Discrimination cases are difficult to win, if you don't have an attorney, you should seriously think about getting one. I practice employment...
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How to get custody of granddaughters
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Answered on July 21, 2009
You need to follow up with social services and tell them about your desire to obtain custody. If the children don't have a suitable place to live...
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I am being taken to court for an eviction for non payment of rent which I believe after working things out with my landlord
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Answered on July 21, 2009
The best evidence you may have in court is a written agreement regarding the modification to the lease agreement. If your lease states that the...