Do I have a chance at getting emancipated? I'm 17, I live in Cartersville, Georgia (Bartow County)

I agree, for what it would cost you in time and money to file and have a hearing on an emancipation, especially a contested one, you'd be better...

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What is the statute of limitations for a misdemeanor following arrest in Georgia?

The "prosecution" of a misdemeanor must be commenced within two years of the commission of the crime. Once a formal accusation has been filed, the...

My ex- wife refuse to change to her maiden name as stated in court order.

Her name has been changed if the order said it (usually something like wife is restored to her maiden name of ________). But just because her...

If I'm 16 and pregnant and my parents are with me while giving birth but not the baby's dad is there gonna be any problems

When you bring a child into the world the child brings with it a large number of "problems" or, at least challenges. It sounds like your parents...

I'd be happy to talk to you about costs for having an attorney represent you in a MIP diversion. I do these all the time in Cobb County and...

I signed a wavier of revocation hearing and addmission of violation of conditions04/18/13..I report tommorow am going to jail??

The last thing you should do is sign a waiver and admission without knowing what is going to happen to you as a result of signing those documents. ...

What will my punishment most likely be for second offense possesion of alcohol?

Technically, you could have the balance of your probation revoked and be sentenced to 12 months on the new charge, with that sentence not starting...

Citation on college Campus. Didnt go to court. Bench warrant on fta charges. Can he get a bond before court date is August 13.

Hire a local attorney to help him with this mess. Although he is not entitled to a bond on an FTA, sometimes we attorneys can convince a...

My wife wants a divorce. We have a rental home together. Do i have to leave the home?

You have just as much right to live there right now as she does. If she files and wants you out, she may petition the judge to have sole...

My friend let someone borrow her car and the police thinks the car was in robbery. My friend let someone borrow her car for

First, if you are in contact with her, tell her to stop talking to the police--it's not helping her. Next, she needs an attorney as soon as...