The NCP has had no contact or visits with our children in well over a month. Can the visits be modified?

VERY unlikely. And your question suggests you haven't thought this out and may be shooting yourself in the foot. Visitation is a right...

What is the general cost range and payment structure for step-parent adoption in GA?

AVVO prohibits lawyers posting fees. In any event, each case is different, and each lawyer sets their own, so you need to call adoption attorneys...

I was injured after walking into McDonald's. Atty I contacted said I had to sign retainer b4 he could investigate, is this tru?

Of course it is. All ethical attorneys use retainer agreements. If you don't sign an agreement, you haven't hired the lawyer. And there would...

Can I sue a driver that hit me and had no license?

You should be asking your lawyer who will explore all coverages including your uninsured coverages, his assets, family policies, etc

What does a predatory loan entail?

Banks CANNOT require life insurance to issue loans, and they CANNOT discriminate based on age of the borrower. So no, the facts you mention have...

Who makes decisions when a parent dies who was remarried to a spouse who has dementia?

The answer depends on what state she lives in, and you didn't tell us that. You left out many other facts needed to even begin to answer you. For...

Can I sue the telephone company for an hanging line in the middle of my street ?

Very possibly, yes. See a lawyer ASAP. Key questions will be why the line was so low, and how it happened and who did it (in other words, had it...

I'm sorry for your loss. You're about to make a VERY expensive mistake in not seeing a lawyer. In other words, the mistakes apparent in your...

If you ignore a subpoena you can be arrested and jailed. You also can be fined. You need to attend.

How do I make a complaint to Fritolay about something that looks to be a brownpaper sack inside my chip bag ?

This is clearly not a legal issue. Return the bag to the store for a refund or replacement or call their 800 number and they'll send you a coupon...