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Can a judge make changes to a custody agreement based information from DFCS?

Loretta's answer | Answered on March 06, 2015

I agree with my colleagues. In determining custody issues, the court will look out for the best interest of your consider and will consider...

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How to handle

Loretta's answer | Answered on March 06, 2015

If the prosecutor will agree to change the ticket to 69 in a 55, it becomes a "no point" ticket and should not impact your parents' insurance. Some...

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What would happen if I ran away?

Loretta's answer | Answered on March 06, 2015

Besides all of the consequences you could suffer from being on the run by yourself at 14 years of age and the damage that could be done to your...

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If I'm paying my child support and arrears could the custodial parent still file a child abandonment warrant ?

Loretta's answer | Answered on March 06, 2015

As the other attorneys have said, she can file, but if you have been making payments EVERY month, without fail, she should not succeed. Kudos to...

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If I'm already paying arrears on my child support could the custodial parent ask for more money

Loretta's answer | Answered on March 06, 2015

Yes, She can always ask for more. Whether or not her request will be granted will depend on whether you are now making more money, she is now...

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Do I need a lawyer for whistle blowing

Loretta's answer | Answered on March 05, 2015

Unless you have a good handle on the applicable statutes and case law, know how to file suit, how to follow all the processes in bringing a case...

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If I were terminated and later filed for and was granted unemployment benefits, how can I be denied re-hire status?

Loretta's answer | Answered on March 05, 2015

Georgia is an employment at will state. That means you can be fired for almost any reason or no reason at all. The corollary to that is, a company...

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Do I have a discrimination law suit against my employer for mental/medical harassment that caused more mental stress and PSTD?

Loretta's answer | Answered on March 05, 2015

If your employer discriminated against you because of a disability you may have a case. From what I have read, that possibility is remote. From...

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My child's father lied about his income in court and now pays substantially less support after he tried to get full custody.

Loretta's answer | Answered on March 05, 2015

I'm afraid I have to agree with the other attorneys. What needs to be done will depend on whether you have a final order or not, but you will not...

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Is it legal to fine a restaurant manager for being out of compliance,and the associates that work for him paying it back

Loretta's answer | Answered on March 05, 2015

There is not enough information here to answer your question. Fine a manager for being out of compliance with what?

Loretta Ann Smith's Answers (7035)

Can a judge make changes to a custody agreement based information from DFCS?

How to handle

What would happen if I ran away?

If I'm paying my child support and arrears could the custodial parent still file a child abandonment warrant ?

If I'm already paying arrears on my child support could the custodial parent ask for more money

Do I need a lawyer for whistle blowing

If I were terminated and later filed for and was granted unemployment benefits, how can I be denied re-hire status?

Do I have a discrimination law suit against my employer for mental/medical harassment that caused more mental stress and PSTD?

My child's father lied about his income in court and now pays substantially less support after he tried to get full custody.

Is it legal to fine a restaurant manager for being out of compliance,and the associates that work for him paying it back