I have a paycheck made to the estate of my husband. Do I file to be administrator, then file for year's support?

I advise speaking with an estate attorney about this in confidentiality. If you just file to be the administrator of your late husband's estate,...

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Nothing if a pauper's affidavit is filed (if you are the plaintiff) up to $100s or $1,000s depending on whether it is uncontested or how contested...

In the state of Georgia can a Magistrate of a different county issue a search warrant for the county you live in?

A magistrate court judge can only issue a warrant, whether arrest or search, for the county the judge is a magistrate for. Otherwise, the warrant...

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You may or may not be liable for the allegedly "lost" property, assuming reasonable information or evidence exists that your ex doesn't have his...

First, the terms "guilty" and "not guilty" only apply in the criminal law context, not civil (such as matters involving Child Protective Services)....

If the child's parent is deceased and I have had the child since 2 months old. Can'the I file for adoption of the child (nephew)

There are two birth parents. In order to initiate an adoption, part of the process involves ensuring that proper notice is given to the other...

My child turns 18 this month. She is enrolled in college. Can child support still be collected until she graduates?

Child support can only be ordered by a court (absent an agreement by the parties that is incorporated into a court order allowing post-HS support)...

I doubt you will go to jail, but you can count on your ability to operate a motor vehicle being suspended. I advise not doing anything re: court...

I am 18 , and was charged with a MISD for theft by shoplifting.

Don't do anything re: your case without an attorney representing you. Depending on various factors, you may qualify for some type of pre-trial...

Can I sue the Georgia dept of children and families?

You can't sue the Ga DFCS. I advise that you try speaking with a family and/or juvenile law attorney who is experienced in domestic violence...