Questions answered by Nathaniel Michael Smith

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How can two underage persons with child get married without parental consent?

Nathaniel's answer | Answered on February 05, 2016

You should sit down with an experienced domestic attorney who can discuss numerous options and consideratins with you.

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How can I get a passport for a minor without the other parent?

Nathaniel's answer | Answered on February 05, 2016

Under GA law, if you were never married and neither of you filed an action to establish rights for the biological father, he does not have joint...

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Defacs is stating events such as class ...services offered to me and stating I wouldn't comply I have not been contacted for any

Nathaniel's answer | Answered on February 05, 2016

You should speak with a lawyer in person, with details of your case carefully organized, and with all the documentation from your court cases ready...

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Do I have actual reasons to be able to take away parental rights?

Nathaniel's answer | Answered on February 05, 2016

I agree with the above answers. In addition, if you have a new spouse who is willing to adopt and show the judge that cutting off the biological...

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How do I get permanent legal guardianship, so w can add her to out medical.

Nathaniel's answer | Answered on February 05, 2016

You may be able to proceed through the Probate Court, or you may end up before the Juvenile Court, depending on specifics. You should sit down...

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Can I have our divorce decree changed? What steps should I take to ensure I can have joint custody for our sons?

Nathaniel's answer | Answered on February 05, 2016

I agree with the above answer. If your ex is outside GA, going through child support services or an attorney who can practice in the state where...

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Should I dismiss temporary restraining order or let it expire?

Nathaniel's answer | Answered on February 05, 2016

This is a serious issue, as noted by the answers above; you should sit down with a lawyer to discuss the specifics of your case. I'm sure there is...

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I want to adopt my step sons , but mom won't approve. can we do this as an abandonment/adoption, to get around her consent?

Nathaniel's answer | Answered on February 05, 2016

I agree with the above answers. In addition, if you haven't already pursued guardianship proceedings, that is an alternative, as is a custody...

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Why do she need to probate the will and if so, how long after the death do she have to probate?

Nathaniel's answer | Answered on February 05, 2016

I agree with the above answers; the title to the property will be key to showing whether ownership of the property will go through probate or...

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Can we get legal guardianship of the baby? Will giving up their rights give us full custody or do we still have to do the adop

Nathaniel's answer | Answered on February 05, 2016

Adoption is likely the best route; it's permanent and can't be undone by the parents if they change their mind years later. Guardianship is likely...

Nathaniel Michael Smith's Answers (280)

How can two underage persons with child get married without parental consent?

How can I get a passport for a minor without the other parent?

Defacs is stating events such as class ...services offered to me and stating I wouldn't comply I have not been contacted for any

Do I have actual reasons to be able to take away parental rights?

How do I get permanent legal guardianship, so w can add her to out medical.

Can I have our divorce decree changed? What steps should I take to ensure I can have joint custody for our sons?

Should I dismiss temporary restraining order or let it expire?

I want to adopt my step sons , but mom won't approve. can we do this as an abandonment/adoption, to get around her consent?

Why do she need to probate the will and if so, how long after the death do she have to probate?

Can we get legal guardianship of the baby? Will giving up their rights give us full custody or do we still have to do the adop