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Am I responsible for rent payment?

Loretta's answer | Answered on May 20, 2015

I agree with Mr. Barber. This is really a contract issue. You and the dad were jointly liable to the landlord for rent under the lease. However,...

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Just fired. HR told me I wouldn't have been if after 90 days pp but things is it has been 90 days Hired on 2/8 Anything I can do

Loretta's answer | Answered on May 20, 2015

I agree with Mr. Birchmore, that your employer probably did nothing illegal in firing you even if they were confused about your status as a...

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My son lives in IL with his father he is 17 and now wants to move back with me, can he jsut come here and stay or i need lawyer?

Loretta's answer | Answered on May 20, 2015

A custody order is not changed until it is changed by another order of the Court. For that you will most likely need an attorney, in the county in...

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What are special conditions in court? How do I serve divorce papers of a judge has said he can't see me or my son?

Loretta's answer | Answered on May 20, 2015

If at all possible, you need to hire an attorney to represent you in the divorce. He or she will know how to have your Husband served (just as a...

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Do i need a family lawyer if family services request a urine sample from me?

Loretta's answer | Answered on May 20, 2015

You should at least consult with a lawyer with juvenile court and DFACS experience. Whether or not its an invasion of your privacy, refusing to...

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I have received a dissolution of marriage signed 4/27/2015, what happens If I fell to appear with no atty and no counter?

Loretta's answer | Answered on May 20, 2015

You need to hire an attorney to represent you. It is not difficult to "get a divorce" in Georgia. All your spouse has to do is claim that the...

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Former employer is saying discretionary year end bonus was over paid by 2x amount they intended, and asking for repayment.

Loretta's answer | Answered on May 19, 2015

I agree with Mr. Birchmore. If they have already, at their discretion, given you a bonus, I don't believe they have any authority to demand it...

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How long do I have to file contempt of parent plan?

Loretta's answer | Answered on May 19, 2015

You should speak to an attorney about this. What do you hope to accomplish with a Motion for Contempt, two years after she is moved? The more...

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Child endangerment

Loretta's answer | Answered on May 19, 2015

It is very difficult to let a young child go with the other parent, especially where you have no experience with his or her parenting skills and...

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In a divorce case, does the person that files first have any advantage?

Loretta's answer | Answered on May 19, 2015

I agree with my colleagues. In general, there is no advantage to being the first to file. However, there are situations where you do not want to...

Loretta Ann Smith's Answers (7038)

Am I responsible for rent payment?

Just fired. HR told me I wouldn't have been if after 90 days pp but things is it has been 90 days Hired on 2/8 Anything I can do

My son lives in IL with his father he is 17 and now wants to move back with me, can he jsut come here and stay or i need lawyer?

What are special conditions in court? How do I serve divorce papers of a judge has said he can't see me or my son?

Do i need a family lawyer if family services request a urine sample from me?

I have received a dissolution of marriage signed 4/27/2015, what happens If I fell to appear with no atty and no counter?

Former employer is saying discretionary year end bonus was over paid by 2x amount they intended, and asking for repayment.

How long do I have to file contempt of parent plan?

Child endangerment

In a divorce case, does the person that files first have any advantage?