Since common law doesn't exist in Ga anymore, how would it work if he wanted out? Would they be considered married or not?

The initial marriage ceremony was void and never legally happened. I am assuming that her "first husband" (and only husband, since your step mom...

Can the 16 year old legally move in with us or does her mom have to consent first? Can they adopt the baby out without my son?

You have a mess and lots of people may be going to jail. You may go to jail for interference with custody (16 year olds don't get to pick new...

Should I use my existing credit card that he has no access to or should I create a paypal account? The company accepts either.

You need to meet with a lawyer by Friday. (His lawyer can get records from your old phone, and when discovery asks about all your medical tests,...

How can I get around setting up an estate for my mother in order to get the life insurance paid out to one of her daughters?

I'm sorry for your loss. Sadly this is a case where a little planning and a few hundred dollars of legal help would have saved you money and...

Can a second lender foreclose on your house after bankruptcy but you are still paying the primary lender

Yes (unless you did a Chapter 13 AND eliminated their lien in the case, or unless you did a Chapter 7 a few years back before the Supreme Court...

Will my mother be able to retain an attorney without a "contesting"? How do we ask for that service when calling attorneys?

Loraine DiSalvo has given an excellent answer. The only thing I might add is initially she really needs just a consultation (without showing...

As Mr. Hopkins says, we don't have enough details here to predict anything. But one thing is certain. If you're in a custody battle and don't...

Can visitation be established with a restraining order in effect?

Sometimes. The answer is dependent on specific facts. Obviously in this type case you know a lawyer is essential and you should share those...

Is there something I can do or my boyfriend can do that can give me legal rights to them without hindering his rights?

Plain and simple by living together and not being married, you are preventing what you ask from being possible. As a spouse, there may be a...

How can I find out if there was a will or even life insurance?

Your case illustrates why families need to talk details when planning ahead. Bear in mind you may be looking for things that do not exist. Bear...