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I am trying to go back to court and get joint custody where if my kids want to stay with me they can and the dad can't bring no

Loretta's answer | Answered on October 19, 2015

I agree with Mr. Childs. To attempt to change physical custody you would have to file a Petition to modify custody. Whether now is the right time...

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I am not sure what to do- is this a EEOC case, or can I go after my ex employer?

Loretta's answer | Answered on October 18, 2015

I agree with my colleagues. General bullying is not actionable, but harassment or discrimination on the basis of your sex is. You should consult...

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Childs father using justice system as harassment

Loretta's answer | Answered on October 17, 2015

If a warrant has issued for your arrest, you need to speak to a criminal attorney asap. Even false charges can result in a bad situation for you...

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Do I have to wait until the exact date ( a year later) that my husband left our marital home to file for desertion /abandonment?

Loretta's answer | Answered on October 17, 2015

This is a duplicate question. Please see my other answer. Filing criminal abandonment charges is probably not your best option. That won't get...

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Do I have to wait until the exact date that my husband left our marital home to file charges for desertion/abandonment?

Loretta's answer | Answered on October 17, 2015

You need to file for divorce and get a temporary hearing to ask that he be required to support the household while the divorce is pending. You...

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What do I need to do for my husband to "legally" adopt my six (6) year old daughter?

Loretta's answer | Answered on October 17, 2015

That all depends on the situation. Where is the biological father? You have to legally notify him and may have to obtain consent or have the...

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The judge did not grant my default judgment, why?

Loretta's answer | Answered on October 16, 2015

It is difficult to follow the sequence of events from your narrative. What were you trying to get a default judgment on? I am not sure whether or...

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Is it possible for me to get full custody of my baby girl even if we are not married and me being the dad??

Loretta's answer | Answered on October 16, 2015

Both of my colleagues are correct. If you were not married to the mother, and have not filed for legitimation, right now you have no rights to...

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Am I a victim of workplace harassment and defamation of character?

Loretta's answer | Answered on October 15, 2015

Unless you are being harassed on the basis of your age, sex, race, national origin, disability or religion, it is not actionable in Georgia. If...

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How much to file a uncontested divorce

Loretta's answer | Answered on October 15, 2015

An uncontested divorce means you and your spouse have already agreed on all issues related to the divorce. If that is the case, the easiest most...

Loretta Ann Smith's Answers (7038)

I am trying to go back to court and get joint custody where if my kids want to stay with me they can and the dad can't bring no

I am not sure what to do- is this a EEOC case, or can I go after my ex employer?

Childs father using justice system as harassment

Do I have to wait until the exact date ( a year later) that my husband left our marital home to file for desertion /abandonment?

Do I have to wait until the exact date that my husband left our marital home to file charges for desertion/abandonment?

What do I need to do for my husband to "legally" adopt my six (6) year old daughter?

The judge did not grant my default judgment, why?

Is it possible for me to get full custody of my baby girl even if we are not married and me being the dad??

Am I a victim of workplace harassment and defamation of character?

How much to file a uncontested divorce