Questions answered by Shea Evans Roberts

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Under what circumstance is emergency custody granted to a father?

Shea's answer | Answered on March 15, 2010

This is a complex question because the Court will evaluate both parties in a custody matter to determine what is in the best interest of the child....

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How can i prove my childs mother to be unfit?

Shea's answer | Answered on March 15, 2010

Whether your child's mother is unfit is for a judge to determine, and the standard that is applied in custody matters is what is in the best...

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How many days before court do you have to be personally served in Georgia for an emergency custody hearing?

Shea's answer | Answered on March 15, 2010

It depends upon the type of emergency hearing. If you provide more specific information, I am sure the lawyers on Avvo would be happy to help.

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I wanted to know if I need to establish primary custody of my child even if her father and I were never married.

Shea's answer | Answered on March 15, 2010

This is a complex issue - first you must determine if the father's legal rights have been established. This can occur in several ways, ie. through...

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If a child is born out of wedlock how much rights does the father have to the child?

Shea's answer | Answered on March 15, 2010

Currently, your friend would only be considered a biological father. He would need to establish himself as a legal father in order to assert any...

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How much does it normally cost for a child custody lawyer

Shea's answer | Answered on March 15, 2010

Lawyers charge a wide range of hourly rates and retainers for child custody matters, so I would recommend that you interview several to determine...

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Joint legal custody of 7yr. old, Mother has physical custody. Can she decide what church the child visits while with dad?

Shea's answer | Answered on March 15, 2010

The language of the custody order will control. A non-custodial parent has the right to make every day decisions while the child is with that...

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Is there any way I can be protected from the bank coming after me for mortgage on a home which I quit claim to a sibling?

Shea's answer | Answered on March 15, 2010

If you are responsible for the Note on the property, it is your obligation to pay according to the terms of that note and not to do anything to...

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Can my mother get custoody of us again b/c things are ruff at dads house ?

Shea's answer | Answered on March 15, 2010

If you are 14 years of age or older, you can elect to live with your mother. Your mother would file a modification of custody based upon your...

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Can homeowner associations declare a no renting policy for communities where a home is owned? I fully own the property.

Shea's answer | Answered on March 15, 2010

It depends upon the covenants that were in place when you purchased your home. Depending upon the type of development, some developers will put...

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Under what circumstance is emergency custody granted to a father?

How can i prove my childs mother to be unfit?

How many days before court do you have to be personally served in Georgia for an emergency custody hearing?

I wanted to know if I need to establish primary custody of my child even if her father and I were never married.

If a child is born out of wedlock how much rights does the father have to the child?

How much does it normally cost for a child custody lawyer

Joint legal custody of 7yr. old, Mother has physical custody. Can she decide what church the child visits while with dad?

Is there any way I can be protected from the bank coming after me for mortgage on a home which I quit claim to a sibling?

Can my mother get custoody of us again b/c things are ruff at dads house ?

Can homeowner associations declare a no renting policy for communities where a home is owned? I fully own the property.