Does a CASA have the authority to go to a school and give a child news without the consent of a foster parent?

Under OCGA Section 15-11-106, a CASA has the same duties as a Guardian Ad Litem under Section 105. What that means is that the things the child...

Can my boyfriend adopt my son without me having to give up my rights since i do not know his real dad?

The short answer is "yes". However, he needs to get the parental rights of the biological father terminated for giving up his "opportunity...

Sadly, being on the Sex Offender Registry is the modern equivalent of a scarlet letter. If he qualifies, though, perhaps he can be removed from...

If you have a bond can you still get serious time when you go to court?

If a bond has been set, but he still remains in jail (I assume that he cannot make it), then he needs to immediately request that it be lowered.

My ex husband has full custody of my child but he was arrested for simple battery. She is with his parents. Do I have any legal

Under Georgia law, YOU are what is known as the "natural guardian" of the child. The grandparents have a custodial relationship created by statute...

You have already seen the answer by my colleagues that affirm that the only way to withdraw the plea after the time for appeal has passed is by...

Went from 3 charges when arrested to 8 charges at arraignment...How is that possible?

To expound on the correct answer by my colleague - the police make *a* charge, which is the essence of what you were charged with. However, the...

What is the cost of an appeal is GA and what are the chances of a win from a summary judgment?

It's $300 for the appeal, plus whatever the cost of the record plus an appellate lawyer is (DO NOT try an appellate court yourself). My colleague...

How can my husband and I go about adopting a friends newborn from a different state than us?

You need to ask about this in The State where the baby and mother are, as it would properly be handled under their ow rather than under Georgia...

If the birth certificate language contains the required statutory language (and the hospital appears to uphold that), then the father has...