How do I legally find out if I was adopted, and get original birth certificate? I'm 39 years old.

You can get your birth certificate from the Department of Vital Records in the State where you were born. In Georgia, this link will provide...

How can I get my step kids out of a bad situation?

I agree with Mr. Zezima. The child's father needs to speak to a lawyer about pursuing physical custody of the child. None of us have any...

You should file for child support. You can go through the Department of Human Services Child Support Services Division. If he does not have a job...

Does a 12 month protective stalking order drop off and case gets closed on its own once the 12 months have passed?

There should be within the temporary protective order language indicated when the order is in effect. Most are 12 months. Unless the Petitioner...

Husband and I are getting a divorce and he won't move out. Can I kick him out?

I agree with my colleagues. You cannot file an eviction against him, but the court in the divorce can declare that you have sole possession of the...

Illegal ex-husband currently detained & divorcing his current US wife & wants to Re-marry me, also a US citizen. Fraud?

I am changing the practice area to immigration because those are the lawyers from whom you need advice. Good luck to you.

Georgia Divorce Question

Anything is possible. But as my colleague has stated, none of us have enough information to determine whether or not it is probable. Generally...

I agree with Ms. Colwell. It appears that you knew about the pending settlement prior to signing a settlement agreement in your case. You had the...

Can I take my child’s fathers rights?

It is possible for the court to grant an adoption without his consent (thus "taking his rights") if he has failed to pay child support for a period...

I agree with my colleague. A rule nisi is just a hearing date order. They are simple to draft and you probably can find representative samples...

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