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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...

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What all is involved in modification of custody for a soon to be 14 year old?

Loretta's answer | Answered on October 28, 2015

I agree with my colleague. You will need to file for a modification of custody and child support. Child support will be determined based on your...

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How/what is procedure to fire an attorney that has done almost "NOTHING" on a divorce case in 4 mos??

Loretta's answer | Answered on October 28, 2015

Your daughter needs to have a frank discussion with her attorney and obtain an itemized bill. The attorney may be doing work of which you are not...

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What is the process of child support enforcement?

Loretta's answer | Answered on October 28, 2015

You can go through the Department of Human Services Child Support Services or you can file a private complaint for contempt in the court that...

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Ordered to pay the opposing attorney fees in 90 days, need more time. How can I get it?

Loretta's answer | Answered on October 28, 2015

I agree with Ms. Adams. Ask your lawyer's advice on this. He or she can contact the opposing attorney and request an extension. This will be...

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Parenting Class for Divorce, Out of state party, Cherokee County, GA

Loretta's answer | Answered on October 28, 2015

There is not normally a waiver. The out of state parent should contact the ADR office in Cherokee County for pre-approval before taking any...

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Do I need to file a custody order in the state of Georgia to ensure that I have legal custody of my child?

Loretta's answer | Answered on October 28, 2015

I agree with my colleagues. As the mother of a child born out of wedlock, you have all of the custody rights. You do not need to file any case to...

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No custody papers, do I HAVE to give my son's 'dad' our address?

Loretta's answer | Answered on October 28, 2015

No. If your son's father does not have any parental rights, you are not required to give him the address. You cannot "get the rights taken from...

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