Questions answered by Loretta Ann Smith

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Can my job go from 33 hours a week to just 9 hours a week?

Loretta's answer | Answered on September 12, 2018

Georgia is an employment at will state. That means that employers can hire, fire or reduce hours at their own discretion. It is not illegal unless...

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IIf my child is suppose to be at his dad's he can't get him needs a sitter whose responsible ?

Loretta's answer | Answered on September 12, 2018

In this case, I disagree somewhat with my colleague. Visitation is a privilege but it is not normally an enforceable obligation. Your parenting...

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I am responding to a motion filed to a motion to change a court hearing date, how do I serve the lawyer and defendant?

Loretta's answer | Answered on September 12, 2018

I agree with Mr. Harrell. You need to establish service of the initial pleadings by sheriff or private process server or by obtaining an...

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What generally is the process if the state picks up the case?

Loretta's answer | Answered on September 12, 2018

He needs a criminal defense attorney asap. No one here has enough details to know what is next in his case, for instance why there is no bond on...

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What if alimony money is late

Loretta's answer | Answered on September 12, 2018

If he is not paying in the time and manner directed by the settlement agreement or final order, this is a contempt issue. You can a motion for...

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They're trying to say at touched my child and I have not seen her in over a year but I told him I would do a polygraph test tomo

Loretta's answer | Answered on September 12, 2018

You don't ask a question. You don't identify who "they" and "he" are. If you are being investigated for sexual abuse of a child, you need an...

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Do I have to go to court if I haven't been served the retraining order in Georgia?

Loretta's answer | Answered on September 12, 2018

Generally, the hearing date will be rescheduled if service has not been perfected on the Defendant. If there is an ex parte temporary protective...

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WWhat do i need to do?

Loretta's answer | Answered on September 12, 2018

The best I can give is to get a criminal defense attorney asap. A domestic violence conviction can carry some serious ramifications (potentially...

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How can I see my grandchildren?

Loretta's answer | Answered on September 12, 2018

You can file a petition for grandparent visitation. Speak to an attorney about this today.

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How can I get support for my son, from his mom/my wife who left and moved to Florida 3 months ago, with no support whatsoever.

Loretta's answer | Answered on September 11, 2018

The best way to get support is to go ahead and file for divorce, set a temporary hearing and let the court order her to pay. You need to file...

Loretta Ann Smith's Answers (7035)

Can my job go from 33 hours a week to just 9 hours a week?

IIf my child is suppose to be at his dad's he can't get him needs a sitter whose responsible ?

I am responding to a motion filed to a motion to change a court hearing date, how do I serve the lawyer and defendant?

What generally is the process if the state picks up the case?

What if alimony money is late

They're trying to say at touched my child and I have not seen her in over a year but I told him I would do a polygraph test tomo

Do I have to go to court if I haven't been served the retraining order in Georgia?

WWhat do i need to do?

How can I see my grandchildren?

How can I get support for my son, from his mom/my wife who left and moved to Florida 3 months ago, with no support whatsoever.