Loretta Ann Smith's Answers (7038)

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Q1: can i file a police report after the fact? is it too late? q2: can boss instruct me to not come in to work like that?

Loretta's answer | Answered on April 29, 2016

Yes, you can file a police report. It is usually better to file it closer in time to the incident, but there is no prohibition against filing it...

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How do we go about getting this appealed? And how do we go about getting custody?

Loretta's answer | Answered on April 26, 2016

I agree with my colleagues. Your finance needs to hire an attorney quickly. IF he can overturn or change the order, he can only do so within a...

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I was laid off, so how can I find out if the former supervisor is giving a bad reference to another employer? Do I have a case?

Loretta's answer | Answered on April 26, 2016

Most of the time, there is no way to know if someone is "badmouthing" you unless a potential employer tells you what was said about you and by...

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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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