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Can my ex press the no live in boyfriend clause if he has a live in girlfriend that he says goes to her dad's when he has child

Loretta's answer | Answered on December 21, 2014

"Morality clauses" are definitely enforceable if they are in a settlement agreement which has been incorporated into an order of the Court. ...

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CAN A FUGITIVE OF JUSTICE CHARGED WITH LARCENY GET SET FREE BY PAYING HIS WAY OUT?

Loretta's answer | Answered on December 21, 2014

Since he is being extradited to Maryland for a crime allegedly committed there, Maryland laws will prevail. You should post this question in a...

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Please provide GA Statue or Code for requesting arrest of a parent that constantly refuses child from seeing other parent?

Loretta's answer | Answered on December 19, 2014

I agree with Ms. Knight (comments on Mr. Seiler's answer.). Interfering with custody is a crime, but difficult to prosecute as such. However, in...

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Should I enter into a 5 year car loan with my spouse now if we are starting divorce proceedings in a couple of months?

Loretta's answer | Answered on December 19, 2014

The answer to that question really depends on a lot of factors that aren't described in your question. In general, all the marital debt will have...

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Can my mother stay in my home if shes given temporary custody of my children through cps. Ill be in residential treatment.

Loretta's answer | Answered on December 18, 2014

There can be a lot of grey area in these cases, and the case workers hold a lot of sway. Please play it safe and have your attorney discuss it/get...

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In Georgia can the grandparents be awarded sole custody of children if the parents had no pending actions filed?

Loretta's answer | Answered on December 18, 2014

Under certain circumstances, yes, grandparents can be awarded custody. You don't give us enough information to evaluate in this case. If a court...

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Where can i get the paperwork to file for divorce under abandonment for Ga?

Loretta's answer | Answered on December 17, 2014

There are many grounds for divorce in Georgia. Abandonment is just one of them. The general format for the Complaint is the same for all of them....

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How can I get my rears reduce

Loretta's answer | Answered on December 17, 2014

Unfortunately, the Court cannot change your arrears, and there is no statute of limitations for child support. You owe it until it is paid. You...

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My wife bought a supenoe and gave it to my mom but my mom Dont want to get involved does she have to show up?

Loretta's answer | Answered on December 17, 2014

Since you posted this under family law, I am assuming you are going through a divorce or similar domestic issue. If your Wife properly completed...

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I was fired and have asked the HR person for a copy of my personal file and was told I had to send written request to my

Loretta's answer | Answered on December 17, 2014

I am not sure what question you are asking. The procedure you are describing is not atypical. If you want a copy of your file, go ahead and send...

Loretta Ann Smith's Answers (7038)

Can my ex press the no live in boyfriend clause if he has a live in girlfriend that he says goes to her dad's when he has child

CAN A FUGITIVE OF JUSTICE CHARGED WITH LARCENY GET SET FREE BY PAYING HIS WAY OUT?

Please provide GA Statue or Code for requesting arrest of a parent that constantly refuses child from seeing other parent?

Should I enter into a 5 year car loan with my spouse now if we are starting divorce proceedings in a couple of months?

Can my mother stay in my home if shes given temporary custody of my children through cps. Ill be in residential treatment.

In Georgia can the grandparents be awarded sole custody of children if the parents had no pending actions filed?

Where can i get the paperwork to file for divorce under abandonment for Ga?

How can I get my rears reduce

My wife bought a supenoe and gave it to my mom but my mom Dont want to get involved does she have to show up?

I was fired and have asked the HR person for a copy of my personal file and was told I had to send written request to my