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Should file for disability disclosure if have mental illness and having episodes more regular. In job 20+ yrs.

Loretta's answer | Answered on January 05, 2017

You have not given us enough information to provide you any useful answers. Please repost with a more complete description of your situation...

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If a father establishes paternity in court and goes on the birth certificate, can he force the last name to be changed to his?

Loretta's answer | Answered on January 05, 2017

I agree with Mr. Ashman, and in response to your comment on his answer, you cannot establish custody without "going to court". If you agree on...

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Is it possible to have a felony reduced to a misdemeanor?

Loretta's answer | Answered on January 05, 2017

Anything is possible. A lot will depend on the evidence, the severity, the father's criminal record, and the skill of his lawyer. For your own...

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I received a call from the office and spoke with an assistant who said my son-in-law would get an email. He had not got it yet.

Loretta's answer | Answered on January 05, 2017

There is not a question in your post and the situation is not clear. Please repost with more information and a question if you have one.

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Can we change custody?

Loretta's answer | Answered on January 03, 2017

Every case is different, but certainly your son's worsening emotional issues could qualify as a change of circumstance significant enough to...

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Can I object to a name change during the legitimation process?

Loretta's answer | Answered on January 03, 2017

If the father actually does file for legitimation, you can object to a name change. Whether or not it will be granted over your objection will be...

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Can I file for divorce in Gwinnett if my spouse lives out of state? He will sign the venue waiver.

Loretta's answer | Answered on January 03, 2017

I agree with my colleagues. So long as your husband consents to venue and jurisdiction in Georgia, the divorce can be completed in your county of...

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Does mother have say in who the dad has around baby? What rights does an unmarried dad have?

Loretta's answer | Answered on January 03, 2017

I agree with my colleagues. Unless and until he legitimates the baby, he has no rights at all. Even if you corrected the birth certificate to add...

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Should my son be legitimized already?

Loretta's answer | Answered on January 03, 2017

I agree with my colleagues. Unless you married the mother or filed a petition or a counterclaim for legitimation, your child has not been...

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Where/How can I file a response to a contested divorce before time is up without a lawyer for now?

Loretta's answer | Answered on January 03, 2017

I agree with my colleagues. There are forms online to respond to a divorce in Georgia, but you are already in a precarious position given the...

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