Loretta Ann Smith's Answers (7035)

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What should I do?

Loretta's answer | Answered on April 25, 2016

You absolutely need to get a lawyer, file for divorce and get a hearing as soon as possible to request that you and your children stay in the house...

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Do we have to get DNA testing if we don't want to?

Loretta's answer | Answered on April 25, 2016

I agree with my colleagues. Also, if the court does order DNA testing, the answer to your question is "yes", you do have to get the testing done...

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Is this wrongful termination? What can I do about this situation?

Loretta's answer | Answered on April 23, 2016

No, this is not wrongful termination. Georgia is an employment at will state and your employer can fire you for almost any reason, even if they...

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What can I do about my child support case ?

Loretta's answer | Answered on April 20, 2016

If he has the money to pay and is failing to pay, he is in willful contempt. You need to file for contempt. If your lawyer won't do it, get...

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See above

Loretta's answer | Answered on April 20, 2016

I agree with Mr. Ashman insofar as Georgia laws are concerned. If there is no order in place and your son is already 18, then you are out of luck...

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Is there anyway to do this without spending thousands on 2 lawyers and whatever else this entails because we really dont have i

Loretta's answer | Answered on April 20, 2016

You need to get a consultation with an experienced family law attorney. Most will provide an initial consultation free of charge. Your question is...

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Custody for my daughter?

Loretta's answer | Answered on April 20, 2016

I agree with Mr. Ashman. A court will not normally take away joint legal custody based solely on a parent's failure to exercise visitation. If...

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Will I receive child support w/out him visitation right. I'm terrified he'll get mad that I won't get back w/him and hurt her?

Loretta's answer | Answered on April 19, 2016

I agree with my colleagues with one additional fact thrown in. If you were not married to the father and he hasn't legitimated the child, you...

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Will the court automatically grant my request to see my kids since mom didn't file a response? No restraining orders either.

Loretta's answer | Answered on April 18, 2016

As harsh as it may sound, Mr. Ashman is correct. Even seemingly simple custody matters can be complex. You can have all of the evidence on your...

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Will the defendant be notified officially via email or do I have to use the courts Marshal service?

Loretta's answer | Answered on April 18, 2016

Even with online filing, the company has to be served by the Sheriff's office or an official process server. If you are serving a corporation, be...

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