Questions answered by Loretta Ann Smith

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Husband wants to voluntarily add himself to our daughter's birth certificate. Can we do an Amended birth certificate application

Loretta's answer | Answered on January 08, 2016

You will have to file a petition to change the name of a minor child in the superior court where you live. So long as you were not married to...

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I have nothing, and he was emotionally abusive & I have bad anxiety, can I get out of this I do not want to see him ever again.

Loretta's answer | Answered on January 06, 2016

Mediation is a requirement in Paulding County in a contested divorce. You can't get out of it unless you and your Husband sign an agreement...

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Can I change my daughters name?

Loretta's answer | Answered on January 06, 2016

I agree with my colleagues. The law requires the consent of the other parent for a name change in the situation you described.

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What should be my first move in getting my son back completely

Loretta's answer | Answered on January 06, 2016

I agree with Mr. Gibbs. Your question is not clear with regard to what custody order is currently in place. If the grandparents simply have a...

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Can I take out a protection order if my child is not a victim but feel could be in future since repeated history ?

Loretta's answer | Answered on January 05, 2016

I agree with Mr. Stein that you cannot get a protective order for your son if you son has not been a victim of violence, threats, etc. However, if...

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Can my husband adopt my children with my ex husband being incarcerated and not seeing kids or paying for them

Loretta's answer | Answered on December 31, 2015

I agree with my colleagues that we cannot give you advice since you already have an attorney. That attorney is in the best position to help you...

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No overtime, hours always wrong

Loretta's answer | Answered on December 31, 2015

There is a great deal of information missing from your post, so none of us can give you a definitive answer. If you employer is covered by the...

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Do I legally have to take kids/baby in every year for a check up?

Loretta's answer | Answered on December 30, 2015

I am not aware of any statute requiring it. However, as it is recommended that children have well-checks and you have an obligation to take care...

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Do I need to file contempt orders even though im nt. A parent. I have been in this childs life since she was three mnths old.

Loretta's answer | Answered on December 27, 2015

It would be very unusual for a cousin to have visitation orders. Your question doesn't say what kind of case resulted in those orders. I think...

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Can I petition the Court of Appeals to consider new information about my child (to be added to existing briefs already filed)?

Loretta's answer | Answered on December 21, 2015

I agree with Mr. Birchmore and Mr. Gibbs. The purpose of an appeal is for the Court of Appeals to determine whether the lower court made a correct...

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Husband wants to voluntarily add himself to our daughter's birth certificate. Can we do an Amended birth certificate application

I have nothing, and he was emotionally abusive & I have bad anxiety, can I get out of this I do not want to see him ever again.

Can I change my daughters name?

What should be my first move in getting my son back completely

Can I take out a protection order if my child is not a victim but feel could be in future since repeated history ?

Can my husband adopt my children with my ex husband being incarcerated and not seeing kids or paying for them

No overtime, hours always wrong

Do I legally have to take kids/baby in every year for a check up?

Do I need to file contempt orders even though im nt. A parent. I have been in this childs life since she was three mnths old.

Can I petition the Court of Appeals to consider new information about my child (to be added to existing briefs already filed)?