Questions answered by Jody Louis Sellers

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Can I add my husband to my child's birth certificate?

Jody's answer | Answered on January 10, 2015

You will need to petition for a step-parent adoption and termination of the biological father's rights. Prices vary between attorneys, but most...

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How does the non custodial parent determine that 17% of his income will be paid to me monthly.

Jody's answer | Answered on January 10, 2015

I agree with my colleagues. If the child lives with you in Georgia you need to start a child support establishment case either through private...

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Clarification of orders following holidays

Jody's answer | Answered on January 10, 2015

You're correct based on the facts provided. Your wife should contact her attorney that handled the case to clarify. If she doesn't have an attorney...

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Would failure to notify a non-custodial parent of a child allowed to travel a considerable distance, be grounds for contempt?

Jody's answer | Answered on January 10, 2015

This is grounds for a contempt action. There are always defenses for contempt allegations, but you have enough for a contempt action.

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My husband got certified mail from his ex. I as his wife sign It, does it show that he got it? Or did me signing making invalid

Jody's answer | Answered on January 10, 2015

If the mail came certified and you signed for it that is still proof that the mail was sent to his address and received by a valid party.

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Do I have a reason to bring this issue up in court.

Jody's answer | Answered on January 10, 2015

A spoliation letter needs to be sent to the bar to preserve the evidence. Your husband needs an attorney immediately to start working on his...

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I had a stalking order placed today. This is my ex husbands girlfriend who brought the allegations upon me. Is this a crime?

Jody's answer | Answered on January 10, 2015

A stalking order is not a criminal charge. However, it does have ramifications. If it's violated you could face criminal charges and/or jail time...

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Can you get a charge taken off of your record?

Jody's answer | Answered on January 09, 2015

A nolo plea is still a conviction for the purposes of determining expungement (now restriction) availability. If he pled nolo and was sentenced,...

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I work in the health industry and I had a child die while I was off duty. The family is making faults statement and my company.

Jody's answer | Answered on January 09, 2015

It depends on what to want to do. If your employer is threatening termination or treating you differently from other employees you may need an...

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Can the first offender plea be used if a similar option was used in a different state?

Jody's answer | Answered on January 09, 2015

If you haven't pled to or been convicted of a felony, a first offender plea for a felony in Georgia is a potential option.

Jody Louis Sellers's Answers (485)

Can I add my husband to my child's birth certificate?

How does the non custodial parent determine that 17% of his income will be paid to me monthly.

Clarification of orders following holidays

Would failure to notify a non-custodial parent of a child allowed to travel a considerable distance, be grounds for contempt?

My husband got certified mail from his ex. I as his wife sign It, does it show that he got it? Or did me signing making invalid

Do I have a reason to bring this issue up in court.

I had a stalking order placed today. This is my ex husbands girlfriend who brought the allegations upon me. Is this a crime?

Can you get a charge taken off of your record?

I work in the health industry and I had a child die while I was off duty. The family is making faults statement and my company.

Can the first offender plea be used if a similar option was used in a different state?