Questions answered by Loretta Ann Smith

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Can I leave home at 16?

Loretta's answer | Answered on May 30, 2015

I agree with my colleagues. Your parents have custody of you until you are age 18, unless otherwise ordered by the court. Speaking to a school...

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My spouse and I moved to Georgia in 2008 or 2009. Shortly after we separated. I began staying with family. Now DFCS claims

Loretta's answer | Answered on May 30, 2015

I agree with my colleague. It appears a large chunk of your question is missing. You don't believe you owe what?? Either repost with a more...

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The prosecutor working on my case against my ex (who charged with battery and family violence) has moved the case.

Loretta's answer | Answered on May 30, 2015

There is really no way for any of us to know. Sometimes the judges just don't reach a case and it has to roll over to a different calendar. ...

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Do I have the sole decision on everything pertaining to my child? Passports, name change, etc

Loretta's answer | Answered on May 30, 2015

Unfortunately "No". If there is a child support order, then you can't very well claim not to know who the father is. To get a passport, you must...

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Been separated for almost three years and have a child with him, but pregnant by boyfriend. Can husband take our baby away?

Loretta's answer | Answered on May 30, 2015

It is not clear what you mean by "our baby". If you are talking about the child of you and your husband, your husband has equal custody rights to...

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What are some questions for cross examination for myself (wife) when his lawyer asks about the cheating and child safety.

Loretta's answer | Answered on May 30, 2015

I agree with Mr. Birchmore. If you have a lawyer, you should be addressing these questions to him or her. If you don't have a lawyer, you need to...

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My grandchildren are in state custody and i want them but i live in a different state

Loretta's answer | Answered on May 29, 2015

Your son and his wife really need to speak to an attorney, especially before they move to another state, leaving their children in state custody. ...

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The company i work for is not paying me for the hrs i work what can i do

Loretta's answer | Answered on May 29, 2015

There is too much we don't know about your situation. You should get a consultation with an employment attorney in your area and provide him or...

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Can a company you work for 19 yr fire you without being written up

Loretta's answer | Answered on May 29, 2015

As my colleague has stated, Georgia is an employment at will State. That means your employer doesn't even have to have a reason to fire you. So...

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My ex and I have legally joint custody with primary physical custody vested to me and visitations to him but he has not made any

Loretta's answer | Answered on May 28, 2015

He does not have the right to come and take him out of state. He has the right to whatever minimum parameters are set out in your parenting plan. ...

Loretta Ann Smith's Answers (7035)

Can I leave home at 16?

My spouse and I moved to Georgia in 2008 or 2009. Shortly after we separated. I began staying with family. Now DFCS claims

The prosecutor working on my case against my ex (who charged with battery and family violence) has moved the case.

Do I have the sole decision on everything pertaining to my child? Passports, name change, etc

Been separated for almost three years and have a child with him, but pregnant by boyfriend. Can husband take our baby away?

What are some questions for cross examination for myself (wife) when his lawyer asks about the cheating and child safety.

My grandchildren are in state custody and i want them but i live in a different state

The company i work for is not paying me for the hrs i work what can i do

Can a company you work for 19 yr fire you without being written up

My ex and I have legally joint custody with primary physical custody vested to me and visitations to him but he has not made any