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I filed for divorce and 2 weeks later my husband filed for divorce and he also filed for custody hearing. How does that work?

Loretta's answer | Answered on July 29, 2015

I agree that normally the first filed action takes precedence. Or you and your husband can agree to dismiss one complaint or the other. You need...

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I have lived in Georgia over 3 years in an effort to escape my ex husband's manipulative behavior, intending to bring sons here.

Loretta's answer | Answered on July 29, 2015

I suggest you repost your question with a Louisiana location or use the find a lawyer function to find family law attorneys in Louisiana. Ms....

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Would the court typically approve a modification to lower Child Support if a career change was previously discussed?

Loretta's answer | Answered on July 29, 2015

A petition for modification of child support can be brought anytime there has been a significant change in the income of either party or the needs...

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Can i request supervised visitation?

Loretta's answer | Answered on July 29, 2015

Yes. Please see my answer to your other posting of this question.

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Supervised visitation

Loretta's answer | Answered on July 29, 2015

Unless you and your husband come to an agreement about visitation, a judge will have to determine the parameters of visitation. You can ask that...

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Hello I'm 16 , I purchased a phone with the money I earned from working , my mom took it. What are my rights ?

Loretta's answer | Answered on July 29, 2015

You sound like a very intelligent, articulate 16 year old. I encourage you to talk to your mother, find out why she is keeping the phone, explain...

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My fiancé and I recently broke up, and he took our dog. He is now refusing to share or give me custody.

Loretta's answer | Answered on July 29, 2015

Mr. Birchmore and Mr. Hughes are both correct. There are no laws in Georgia for dividing the property of former roommates. Whoever bought the...

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Need information on child custody.

Loretta's answer | Answered on July 29, 2015

Unfortunately, we use confusing and sometimes conflicting terminology in Georgia. Even lawyers don't agree to what it all means. There is...

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For what purpose would the mother assign a total stranger with power of attorney as caretaker,of our daughter?

Loretta's answer | Answered on July 28, 2015

There is not enough information here for us to make sense of or answer your question. Does the mother have sole custody? Does the child have...

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Do I need a hostile workplace attorney?

Loretta's answer | Answered on July 27, 2015

There is no general law about "hostile workplaces" in general. To fall under one of the relevant federal law, you would have to establish that...

Loretta Ann Smith's Answers (7038)

I filed for divorce and 2 weeks later my husband filed for divorce and he also filed for custody hearing. How does that work?

I have lived in Georgia over 3 years in an effort to escape my ex husband's manipulative behavior, intending to bring sons here.

Would the court typically approve a modification to lower Child Support if a career change was previously discussed?

Can i request supervised visitation?

Supervised visitation

Hello I'm 16 , I purchased a phone with the money I earned from working , my mom took it. What are my rights ?

My fiancé and I recently broke up, and he took our dog. He is now refusing to share or give me custody.

Need information on child custody.

For what purpose would the mother assign a total stranger with power of attorney as caretaker,of our daughter?

Do I need a hostile workplace attorney?