My sister is incarcerated and asked me to obtain temporary custody of her five children. I live in Georgia how do I do that?

I agree with the previous response, in particular, the option of going through juvenile court with a private deprivation action. If funds are an...

Legitimation and custody

I would also suggest that if the temporary guardianship is not referenced in your legitimation/custody pleadings, that your attorney amend the...

Custody

Congratulations. It all depends on a multitude of factors as to whether the judge will rule in your favor again at the final hearing. The temporary...

If a person was granted first offender then commits a second felony after probation period will it count as second felony?

It depends on whether she was "discharged" under the first case.

I agree with the previous answer. If it is your first offense, you can apply for reinstatement after 120 days. You would also be eligible for a...

If you are in the middle of litigation over these issues and do not have an attorney, you need to hire one immediately. You cannot withhold...

My 7 year old doesn't want to go to his fathers

You can be held in contempt for not following the court order. Additionally, if you withhold visitation and simultaneously file for a modification...

Can we just type of something and have it notrized if a mother wants to give father full custody and have no visitiation?

If this is what both parties agree to, the Father will need to take the mother's signed agreement to an attorney and have a modification filed with...

My son is not married to the mother of his son, and he wants to seek full custody of his son who is now 4 yrs old

It is important for your son to consult with a lawyer as soon as possible, even if he has to pay a consultation fee. He needs to bring all of his...

What is the process when someone receives probation for a felony conviction in the state of georgia?

As a research starting point, O.C.G.A. Section 42-8-20 begins the State-wide Probation Act. If I were you, I would interview a probation officer in...