Should I take my case to a jury trail or do pretrail deversion ?

You need an attorney. That is the only person who can advise you in this situation. None of us have enough information to be helpful. Also note...

Can I get my son's father for child abandonment

I agree with my colleague. Abandonment is a criminal charge that arises when a parent fails to support a minor child for a period of 30 days. It...

So I want my step mom of 17 years to be my real mom now. I know i need adoption papers, but how much does everything cost?

I agree with Ms. Katz. Your step mom would have to initiate the adoption process herself. You could not do that on her behalf. Attorney fees...

I agree with my colleague. Your friend should contact the public defender's office regarding representation for her son. If he qualifies, an...

Grandparent visitation?

I agree with my colleague. Your best chance of success in your case overall is with an attorney. With regard to service, a private process has...

I agree with Mr. Hawkins. DUI child endangerment charges don't merge. If you plead guilty to them, they are treated as separate DUI convictions. ...

Can a 17 year old leave the parent/parents home without consent and the parent can’t force them to return back home

In Georgia, the parent(s) get to decide where a child lives until that child is 18 years. So the answer to your question is "no".

I just got a notice of hearing from my soon to be ex-husband with a , I am the defendant do I have to appear ?

I agree with Mr. Harrell that you should see a divorce attorney. If the two of you have agreed on ALL issues in the divorce, and that agreement...

I am 16 years old, I turn 17 June 2019 and I was wondering when I turn 17 can I move out without my dads permission?

Your dad is correct. Until you are 18 your parent(s) get to decide where you will live.

I agree with my colleagues. He can file for legitimation after the child is born and seek custody and visitation rights. In most cases he will be...