My husband & I were married a few days before his divorce was finalized. Are we legally married?

Georgia stopped recognizing "common law" marriages Jan. 1, 1997, so it could be argued that you have had a valid marriage from the date of the...

What are the odds the courts would agree to keep my daughter in private school - although the dad is refusing?

If there is no language in the court documents that requires your daughter to be in private daycare (or private schooling), a court is not likely...

Speeding ticket advice, what's my angle for court? Can I use Presumed Speed? Hearsay?

Staying with traffic may be a mitigating argument if you are talking about being a few miles over the posted speed limit, or if the speed limit is...

If we appeal a magistrate judges decision in a higher court is that judge notified?

The court, though not necessarily the specific judge, would be notified of the appeal because notice has to be filed with the magistrate court that...

Magistrate Judge denied motion to dismiss for lack of standing when plaintiff was not real party in interest. Can I appeal?

You cannot ordinarily appeal the denial of a motion to dismiss, unless the motion would have likely resolved the case in its entirety or some part...

What form do I have to get for temp guardianship of grandbaby while daughter is in jail?

There is a power of attorney that a grandparent can obtain. In the alternative, you may want to consider having your daughter grant a temporary...

I was arrested 5 months ago for a misdemeanor shoplifting that occurred 32 months ago. Can I still be prosecute for this charge?

When were you formally charged? That will factor into the answer.

Can my friend be charged with a gun charge before there was even a felony?

I have a feeling your friend was charged as a party to a crime, and therefore if he was, that may help explain some of what he was charged with,...

Horrible neighbors.

You may be able to argue that you are being "constructively evicted" via the conduct of the other tenants. Before possibly pursuing legal action,...

When the HOA was administratively dissolved, how was it dissolved, and was the HOA not in existence in any form, fashion, or manner (i.e., for all...