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Do I file for contempt?

Loretta's answer | Answered on September 08, 2015

I agree with Mr. Hopkins. You should let your ex know in writing that you consider her actions to be contempt and any future occurrence could...

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Do I need an employment discrimination attorney?

Loretta's answer | Answered on September 07, 2015

Your wife has some protection under federal laws from discrimination based on pregnancy or a disability. It would be worth speaking to an...

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Employers Legal Responsibility

Loretta's answer | Answered on September 07, 2015

It is impossible to answer your question as generically posed. If you are an officer of the company, there may be some insurance coverage for your...

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Does waiting for a period of one year to file for divorce eradicate eligibility for alimony by a victim of abandonment?

Loretta's answer | Answered on September 07, 2015

I agree with my colleagues. There is no waiting period in Georgia. If your spouse has abandoned you and is not providing any support, now would be...

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I don't want to go back to court with my ex-wife, what can I do?

Loretta's answer | Answered on September 07, 2015

I agree with Mr. Hughes. Many a contempt case has been avoided by an aptly worded letter from a lawyer. If she persists in her conduct and you do...

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If an attorney works ALONE to prepare, research, followup, representation, any misc., Guess Estimation of hours contributed?

Loretta's answer | Answered on September 07, 2015

That is impossible to say. The answer would depend on the experience of the attorney, the complexity of the issues, the amount of cooperation from...

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Does any family law attorney have he rights to advise their clients not to fuss about the misconduct of a guardian in a

Loretta's answer | Answered on September 04, 2015

I agree with Mr. Gibbs. You are paying your lawyer for his advice, and at least in theory, he has the complete details of your case including the...

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I am seeking custody for my son. What are the steps I need to take ?

Loretta's answer | Answered on September 04, 2015

We don't have enough information to really answer your question. Were you married to the mother or have you legitimated the child? Is so, then...

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I filed and uncontested divorce which we both want I filed in the Clayton county court eight days ago it still says pending I'm

Loretta's answer | Answered on September 01, 2015

I agree with my colleagues. The divorce cannot be finalized until 31 days after an acknowledgment of service is filed (or sheriff's service is...

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Soon to be X wants to Lower c.support and house pymt in half..Only way he will agree to terms of divorce. What happens if I dont

Loretta's answer | Answered on August 31, 2015

He can only be a bully if you allow him to have that power, and maybe not even then. He WILL go to mediation because the court requires it. As Mr....

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