Questions answered by Loretta Ann Smith

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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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Divorce - emergency hearing on violation of the agreement

Loretta's answer | Answered on October 28, 2015

I have the same question as my colleagues. Why do you need a consent form for travel? You do need the consent of both parents to get a passport for...

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If you are held in contempt of nonpayment of child support why is that party allowed to keep getting continuance

Loretta's answer | Answered on October 28, 2015

We don't have enough information to answer your question. As Ms. Pellerose said, there are a variety of reasons why a Court would continue a...

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What should I do about visitation when there is no court ordered visitation?

Loretta's answer | Answered on October 27, 2015

You are correct. SInce the child has not been legitimated, you have all of the custody rights. The father has none. You are within your rights to...

Loretta Ann Smith's Answers (7035)

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

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

What is the process of child support enforcement?

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

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

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

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

Divorce - emergency hearing on violation of the agreement

If you are held in contempt of nonpayment of child support why is that party allowed to keep getting continuance

What should I do about visitation when there is no court ordered visitation?