Questions answered by Loretta Ann Smith

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How can the non custodian parent rights be taken away?

Loretta's answer | Answered on October 20, 2015

I suggest you take your entire file (the original custody order) and all subsequent filings and orders to an attorney to review. My colleagues are...

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If the spouse left the home and moved in with his girlfriend can I file for abandonment?

Loretta's answer | Answered on October 20, 2015

It would be more effective to file for divorce.

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How do you determine in the state of Georgia if the father is legitimized?

Loretta's answer | Answered on October 20, 2015

If the father and mother were never married and the father has never filed a petition for legitimation, then the father has no rights to custody or...

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What attorney do I need to straighten out my case I'm divorced 2 years I'm eligible for half of my ex military retirement py

Loretta's answer | Answered on October 20, 2015

If you were awarded a portion of his military retirement, someone should have drafted a military pension division order and submitted it to the...

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My father in law is thought to be in early altimers or dementcha maybe even a really bad case of ptsd how do i find out

Loretta's answer | Answered on October 20, 2015

You can petition the probate court in the county where he lives for a guardianship. The process is best completed with an attorney, but you can...

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What do I do to transfer permanent custody from my brother to myself?

Loretta's answer | Answered on October 20, 2015

As I understand your question, your child is now in Georgia under the guardianship of your brother. If she has been here for six months or so,...

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Will I get my divorce without my wife?

Loretta's answer | Answered on October 20, 2015

You need to consult with an attorney as her move to Utah has complicated this process. She will need to be served in Utah. The sooner you do that,...

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What is considered a receipt for medical expenses for child support purposes?

Loretta's answer | Answered on October 20, 2015

I agree with Ms. O'Halleran. If the "receipt" doesn't list the name of the person receiving the services and it is possible it could be someone...

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Is there any way possible to get married at the age of 16 without a parent signature??

Loretta's answer | Answered on October 20, 2015

No. Until the person is age 18, he or she must have parental consent to marry in Georgia. There is no longer an exception for pregnancy.

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Mu daughter turns 17 in February. If she left home without her guardian permission. Can they make her cone back hone

Loretta's answer | Answered on October 20, 2015

Yes, the guardian can and should make her return. At 16, she is too young to be "on her own" practically and legally.

Loretta Ann Smith's Answers (7038)

How can the non custodian parent rights be taken away?

If the spouse left the home and moved in with his girlfriend can I file for abandonment?

How do you determine in the state of Georgia if the father is legitimized?

What attorney do I need to straighten out my case I'm divorced 2 years I'm eligible for half of my ex military retirement py

My father in law is thought to be in early altimers or dementcha maybe even a really bad case of ptsd how do i find out

What do I do to transfer permanent custody from my brother to myself?

Will I get my divorce without my wife?

What is considered a receipt for medical expenses for child support purposes?

Is there any way possible to get married at the age of 16 without a parent signature??

Mu daughter turns 17 in February. If she left home without her guardian permission. Can they make her cone back hone