Is a Petition for years support in Georgia valid for a minor stepchild of the deceased?

No, a step-child, unless legally adopted, is not an heir and cannot seek years's support. However, if the step-child's parent was married to the...

Pets Custody & Visitation Divorce Agreement Modification (final in 2011)

Technically (and as a pet lover I understand why you won't like this) the law treats pets like furniture, and that means a settlement about pets is...

You haven't told us what their easement, or your local ordinances on utility wires are. If you cut the wires, you may be in serious trouble. Show...

Will I be able to take my ex-fiance to small claims court on a promissory note written in his hand writing with his signature?

There is no requirement that notes be notarized. What matters is what the note says and how much it's for (the part you didn't tell us). You are...

Wife served me with a motion for separate maintenance which I wish to contest. How do I go about this?

Hire an attorney. Your case will almost always go far better with one than without one.

Can 16 yr old decide if he sees his father or not for summer, regardless of divorce decree?

Children don't decide, which means legally you can say no. The Judge does, by what the decree says. Having said that, a mother who ignores the...

What are my rights when the county wants to acquire my property?

As a general rule, they can force the taking via "eminent domain" so your agreement is irrelevant. Compensation for a sidewalk is likely to be...

I have a tagged scooter (like moped). If I don't have a cover, am I liable if someone gets hurt playing on it in parking lot?

The fact that you're asking tends to suggest you think it is likely a hazard in that spot. The bad news is that if you create a risk, you may...

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Can I amend my decision to change my name via marriage?

Marriage licenses in Georgia do not expire. The simple answer is for both of you to stop by and see the clerk. The clerk will let you redo the...

. Is a consent order granting motion for relief from stay the same as discharge papers?

No. Your discharge order says the word DISCHARGE and likely was entered about 4 months after your case began. It is a paper that you should keep...