Only relative died n 2012 in Augusta, GA, no will. What's needed to be made administrator? What forms & is Probate atty needed?

The worst mistake you could make would be to not sit down with a lawyer. Filing the wrong paperwork can cost more than the attorneys fees for the...

How do I get custody of my children in an emergency situation?

You get a lawyer to file a divorce and any related necessary motions and requests to be heard. The issue of whether you do that here or in North...

You could sue but probably would recover at most the cost of the haircut. That really isn't going to be worth it.

Can a lawyer take my case on if I have already filed the petition papers and have a court date?

Yes. You can retain counsel and let him take over (and that is a very smart move).

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I want to have my stepdaughter live with me.

A stepmother has no legal rights. However, if you can get one, or preferably both, parents to consent, your odds of being able to get a court to...

How does an attorney get paid his fee?

You asked "deduct his fee, pay the medical, then I get the rest. Is that correct?" That is correct. Note that the lawyer may be able to...

My father would like to adopt my daughter. The father signed the birth certificate, but us behind in child support and absence.

If the father has not paid support or visited within a year, an adoption is possible even with the father's objection. If he would consent the...

My husband wants joint custody of his son. How should he go about doing this? Any advise would be greatly appreciated.

If your husband is serious about this do NOT file pro se. Pro se cases usually go badly and he should do far better with counsel. It is also...

When to petition to take away parental rights?

From what you post your husband may be able to modify visitation. It is highly unlikely that you would be able to terminate parental rights.

A creditor keeps contacting me and I believe its my SOL? Should I pay

STOP talking to them and see a lawyer NOW. You may have already screwed up in setting up a payment plan. A payment plan or payment may reset the...