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Me and my husband was married with one last name and it not the same last name that is on his certificate are we still married

Loretta's answer | Answered on November 01, 2015

Yes you are still married. Your husband may want to consider having his name legally changed to match the "old name".

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What are my chances of losing my case or being arrested being that i did not file any police reports only have text messages

Loretta's answer | Answered on November 01, 2015

Your question is confusing to me. What kind of case is currently pending? Has the other party legitimized one or more of your children? Has he...

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Do I have a court date soon

Loretta's answer | Answered on November 01, 2015

Without more information, none of us can answer your question. You might consider checking with your lawyer about the date of your next court...

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How can I go about receiving one of his trucks for me to get around in due to his lying?

Loretta's answer | Answered on November 01, 2015

Unfortunately if your divorce was finalized in June, there is probably not anything you can do. Generally, a settlement agreement resolves all...

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Family law attorney

Loretta's answer | Answered on November 01, 2015

If you are the mother, you need to file for child support. You can do this through Child Support Services or you can file privately in Superior...

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I have a DFCS case in Hartwell, GA. Do I have subpoena power to force State employees testify? Private citizens?

Loretta's answer | Answered on October 30, 2015

You should discuss these questions with your attorney. If you are not represented, ask the court to appoint a lawyer for you. Deprivation cases...

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Devorce attorney

Loretta's answer | Answered on October 30, 2015

I agree with my colleagues. You need to meet with your attorney and find out where you are in the process and what the wait if for. He is in the...

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Can you get an emergency hearing in 24 hours?

Loretta's answer | Answered on October 30, 2015

If this is a South Carolina case, you need to direct your question to SC lawyers. (i.e. repost with a SC location). In Georgia, how quickly you...

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Am I allowed to pick up my daughter after the time stated by the court documents

Loretta's answer | Answered on October 30, 2015

The answer will depend in part on the wording of your Settlement Agreement or Parenting Plan. Some of those include language that failure to pick...

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What type of financial obligations are there if your child decides to live with one parent all the time at age 16

Loretta's answer | Answered on October 28, 2015

I agree with Mr. Hopkins. A court order is not changed until its changed by another court order. If the child decides to live with the other...

Loretta Ann Smith's Answers (7035)

Me and my husband was married with one last name and it not the same last name that is on his certificate are we still married

What are my chances of losing my case or being arrested being that i did not file any police reports only have text messages

Do I have a court date soon

How can I go about receiving one of his trucks for me to get around in due to his lying?

Family law attorney

I have a DFCS case in Hartwell, GA. Do I have subpoena power to force State employees testify? Private citizens?

Devorce attorney

Can you get an emergency hearing in 24 hours?

Am I allowed to pick up my daughter after the time stated by the court documents

What type of financial obligations are there if your child decides to live with one parent all the time at age 16