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My son died in May of this year. He had a live in girlfriend and a 2 year old daughter with her. He also has a 9 year old.

Rachel's answer | Answered on July 13, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. I know a colleague who is not far from you logistically and who has a good bit of experience dealing with probate...

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Georgia "no fault law"?

Rachel's answer | Answered on July 08, 2012

About a year ago, the Georgia Supreme Court entertained a case wherein the mother planned to leave Georgia to move with the child to New York. The...

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Will my husband have to pay back child support plus whatever else the judge grants her?

Rachel's answer | Answered on July 07, 2012

Child support is awarded prospectively - not retroactively. However, your husband should speak to a lawyer about legitimating his child and...

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How can I get a divorce from my verbally and physically abusive husband when I am unemployed?

Rachel's answer | Answered on July 07, 2012

You can call the Rockdale County Bar Association and ask about a pro bono attorney referall: Go to http://www.rockdalebar.org/. You can also file...

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Can my son's father legitimate our son and ask for full custody on the same day?

Rachel's answer | Answered on July 07, 2012

Yes. The father of a child born out of wedlock may petition the superior court to declare the child his legitimate offspring – and include a claim...

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In my divorce I was awarded sole interest and ownership of my home. I only have to pay her $354 a month for 8 years.

Rachel's answer | Answered on June 25, 2012

Few thoughts: 1) Talk to an estate attorney. If the deed is still in your joint names with right of survivorship, and your Will states that...

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How can I make the non-custodial parent pay his arears when he didn't have a job at the time?

Rachel's answer | Answered on June 22, 2012

You can file a petition for contempt requesting that the father be held in contempt for his wilful disregard of the Court's child support Order. ...

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How does first offender work with family violence /cruelty to children? Will this go off my record after my probation period?

Rachel's answer | Answered on June 22, 2012

Certain charges are exempt from First Offender Treatment. You should speak with a criminal attorney about whether the charges against you fall into...

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Family lawyers

Rachel's answer | Answered on June 22, 2012

Call Georgia Legal Resources - Their contact Info can be found at: http://www.glsp.org/contact-glsp/

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In Georgia I went to court for a modification of my child support. The Father failed to tell the courts he was married.

Rachel's answer | Answered on June 22, 2012

Hi. I have a couple of comments. First, your note does not mention whether you filed the action for modification in Georgia, whether a final...

Rachel Aliza Elovitz's Answers (1116)

My son died in May of this year. He had a live in girlfriend and a 2 year old daughter with her. He also has a 9 year old.

Georgia "no fault law"?

Will my husband have to pay back child support plus whatever else the judge grants her?

How can I get a divorce from my verbally and physically abusive husband when I am unemployed?

Can my son's father legitimate our son and ask for full custody on the same day?

In my divorce I was awarded sole interest and ownership of my home. I only have to pay her $354 a month for 8 years.

How can I make the non-custodial parent pay his arears when he didn't have a job at the time?

How does first offender work with family violence /cruelty to children? Will this go off my record after my probation period?

Family lawyers

In Georgia I went to court for a modification of my child support. The Father failed to tell the courts he was married.