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My mom give me her huband last name he died she died and now i have her last name now his family want it back?

Loretta's answer | Answered on July 21, 2019

Assuming mom's husband's name is the name that was on your birth certificate or that you had a legal name change, that is YOUR name now. No one...

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How do we ensure that my wife's ex husband execute sale/refinance of their house per their divorce decree?

Loretta's answer | Answered on July 21, 2019

I absolutely agree with Mr. Zezima. The ex husband is not in contempt YET, but a strongly worded letter from an attorney on behalf of the former...

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What does this mean ?

Loretta's answer | Answered on July 20, 2019

I agree with my colleague. The notice of intent will be a notice to the defense that the State intends to seek to do _______________________...

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I invested money in property am I entitled to the amount the property appraises for now or just what I have in it?

Loretta's answer | Answered on July 19, 2019

Your question is confusing. You refer to "ex" husband but then indicate you are now splitting up. So, was this property purchased during the...

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How can I get spousal support?

Loretta's answer | Answered on July 19, 2019

You must make a plea for alimony in your complaint or counterclaim for divorce. Whether alimony will be ordered depends on many factors. A...

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Can my stepdad adopt me without informing my biological father?

Loretta's answer | Answered on July 19, 2019

I agree with my colleague. Since you are over 18, the consent of your biological father is not needed. Your step-father should contact an attorney...

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What forms do I need to file in order to get custody/visitation rights to my 14yr old son whom lives in Wilcox, GA?

Loretta's answer | Answered on July 17, 2019

Your best bet is to contact an attorney who practices in Wilcox County, GA and give him or her the full details of your situation and get some...

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How do I get visitation if I’m not on a court order?

Loretta's answer | Answered on July 17, 2019

I agree with Mr. Hughes. If you were not married to the mother and have not legitimated the child, you have no right to visit with the child...

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Who gets to claim the child on taxes?

Loretta's answer | Answered on July 17, 2019

The parent who has custody of the child more than 50% of the time has the right to claim the child on taxes (absent another agreement made a part...

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My daughter needs a pro Bono lawyer for a child custody case. How can she go about getting help

Loretta's answer | Answered on July 17, 2019

Your daughter can contact Georgia Legal Services Program or the local bar association to see if she qualifies for assistance. Those programs...

Loretta Ann Smith's Answers (7035)

My mom give me her huband last name he died she died and now i have her last name now his family want it back?

How do we ensure that my wife's ex husband execute sale/refinance of their house per their divorce decree?

What does this mean ?

I invested money in property am I entitled to the amount the property appraises for now or just what I have in it?

How can I get spousal support?

Can my stepdad adopt me without informing my biological father?

What forms do I need to file in order to get custody/visitation rights to my 14yr old son whom lives in Wilcox, GA?

How do I get visitation if I’m not on a court order?

Who gets to claim the child on taxes?

My daughter needs a pro Bono lawyer for a child custody case. How can she go about getting help