Questions answered by Loretta Ann Smith

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My wife has a TPO on me and wont leave my residence what can I do? other people live here and cant be here due to her

Loretta's answer | Answered on June 08, 2015

Getting a divorce lawyer is the correct first step. Then he or she can guide you the rest of the way. The TPO should say who gets the residence...

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IN GA Motion to Intervene for Grandparent Visitation, who is the plaintiff(s) and defendant(s) on the form? Self-filing

Loretta's answer | Answered on June 08, 2015

I am not aware of any free Motion to Intervene form for Cobb County. You will be attempting to intervene in the divorce case, so the Plaintiff and...

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Divorce

Loretta's answer | Answered on June 08, 2015

No, a petition for divorce doesn't have to state every allegation. In fact, there are relatively few actual requirements of a divorce petition. ...

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My husband is going to court for visitation rights to his son. He will be working sometimes can the exthe say no if I pick up

Loretta's answer | Answered on June 08, 2015

I agree with Mr. Birchmore. She can object in Court to anyone other than the father picking the child up. If she does, then he would argue all...

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How do I know if I qualify for Pauper's Affidavit??

Loretta's answer | Answered on June 08, 2015

I agree that a good first step would be to contact Atlanta legal aide or Georgia Legal Services. Based on your income and your circumstances, you...

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My sister's employer called her child's daycare to see if she really picked her child up for being sick. Was this a violation?

Loretta's answer | Answered on June 08, 2015

I am not aware of any law preventing the employer from making the call. However, I would be surprised if there is not some contract between the...

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I am disabled and my employer wants to get rid of me because of work mistakes resulting from my disability. What can I do?

Loretta's answer | Answered on June 08, 2015

It would probably be a good idea to discuss this situation with an employment attorney. You may have some protection under the Americans with...

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Can anything be done about this? No lawyer wants the case this far, I guess it's not big enough, but it's large to me morally.

Loretta's answer | Answered on June 08, 2015

Unfortunately, Mr. Birchmore and Mr. Steakley are correct. In a case such as yours, where I am assuming you want an attorney to take the case on a...

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Should I take my previous boss to small claims court?

Loretta's answer | Answered on June 08, 2015

I agree with my colleagues. We don't have enough information to fully answer your question. You may have cause to sue your boss under federal...

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Can I be terminated for one written notice of insubordination?

Loretta's answer | Answered on June 08, 2015

I agree with Mr. Birchmore and Mr. Early. You can be terminated for a single incident of insubordination. In fact, you can be terminated for any...

Loretta Ann Smith's Answers (7035)

My wife has a TPO on me and wont leave my residence what can I do? other people live here and cant be here due to her

IN GA Motion to Intervene for Grandparent Visitation, who is the plaintiff(s) and defendant(s) on the form? Self-filing

Divorce

My husband is going to court for visitation rights to his son. He will be working sometimes can the exthe say no if I pick up

How do I know if I qualify for Pauper's Affidavit??

My sister's employer called her child's daycare to see if she really picked her child up for being sick. Was this a violation?

I am disabled and my employer wants to get rid of me because of work mistakes resulting from my disability. What can I do?

Can anything be done about this? No lawyer wants the case this far, I guess it's not big enough, but it's large to me morally.

Should I take my previous boss to small claims court?

Can I be terminated for one written notice of insubordination?