Does probate cou rt handle restraining orders without a lawyer to represent you?

Probate courts in GA only issue mental health orders to hold someone, not issue protective or stalking orders. TPOs and Stalking Protective Orders...

Innocent sex offender

Whether your friend can try appealing his conviction, which I assume occurred, largely depends on when the conviction occurred -- normally a...

I'm adopting internationally from Jamaica and the process is in it final stages now. I'm now waiting on the courts to sign over

I suggest you possibly contact the Manely law firm in ATL (ph # 866-687-8561); they have a lot of experience handling international family law...

How long can u get for back to back charges on child endangerment?

If they got charged with Cruelty to Children, they may be facing up to 1 yr at the least (if charged as a misdemeanor) or up to 20 yrs if a felony....

Can I get a restraining order on someone if 3 months ago they called me and threatened me?

You may be able to get a protective order or stalking order, but the 2 main issues that would need to be considered are (1) how likely is future...

A person is required to have an initial appearance w/in 48 hrs if arrested without a warrant, or 72 hrs if with a warrant. Your brother needs an...

I need to know how to transfer court order from one state to another -- family law.

You could file a contempt action in GA and have your ex served in AL with a copy of the Petition/Motion for Contempt. Another option is following...

I completed a pre-trial diversion program &eligible to have my records expunged. I also want my mugshots destroyed. Can I?

Pursuant to OCGA 35-3-37, you may be eligible for record restriction, but not expungement (the General Assembly changed the law so your record...

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Child support

Your answer depends on the following: (1) which state, GA or IL, has primary jurisdiction over the minor, esp. if there is a relevant court order...

How would I go about terminating his rights?

Whether you & your ex are married, and/or if paternity, legitimation, custody, visitation, and child support, have been established, affects the...