If a boyfriend serves you with a summons for child custody and I never receive it what happens to the summons?

I agree with Mr. Hopkins. The time for you to respond does not begin to run until you are served. However, service need not be on you personally...

Can my husband adopt my child?

As the others have told you, there is no specific time requirement. Where a shorter amount of time will come into play is in a situation where a...

I have a question of wage garnishment in Georgia?

As the others stated, you have to bring up affirmative defenses (such as improper service) when defensive pleadings are filed. Also, summary...

Does filing of BR by a plaintiff negate a civil lawsuit? Note: I am the defendant and never sent her a bill for fees.

Bankruptcy stays most actions against a debtor, and would likely have discharged any claim you had against the plaintiff. If the claim the...

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Check the Secretary of State's website for the registered agent of the entity who is paying the debtor, and file a garnishment action in that...

As Mr. Ashman states, you may very well have a claim, but it is important to go and see a lawyer. You have a two year statute of limitations to...

Can I have a will prepared if I have a power of attorney?

As Ms. Weinberg states, only your mother can sign a Living Will, Last Will and Testament, or a Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare. However,...

Do I have to pay taxes on inherited money?

Ms. Disalvo has given you a great answer. The only thing I would add is that, depending on the amount of the money involved there could be an...

Move over violation fight it or pay?

Although hiring an attorney may cost more than the fine, it may be cheaper than the effect of the fine and insurance combined. From what it sounds...

The filing alone should have been enough to have the attorney who filed it lift the suspension, but you still need to file a motion to avoid it. ...