Questions answered by Gratia P. Schoemakers

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Can close relatives in Georgia have a 71 LB., 5 FT. 6 in., woman hospitalized involuntarily for an eating disorder ?

Gratia's answer | Answered on September 18, 2011

You can find the law concerning EXAMINATION, HOSPITALIZATION, AND TREATMENT OF INVOLUNTARY PATIENTS in Georgia at...

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I am here in USA on H1-B Visa. I want to call my wife here in usa but am scared..

Gratia's answer | Answered on September 18, 2011

The US laws favor civil conduct, respect and equality, it is just as bad for a woman to mistreat a man as a man to mistreat a woman. Your...

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Can we withhold cost of company equipment from employee's final paycheck, if he doesn't return the items?

Gratia's answer | Answered on September 18, 2011

I agree with Ms. Koslyn.The employment contract should tell you if you can do this (because the employee agreed to that). If you do not have it in...

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My ex is violating the visitation agreement. What should I put in the Notice to Show Cause?

Gratia's answer | Answered on September 18, 2011

You should contact the nearest family law information center or hire an attorney - you will need the proper court form and follow the proper court...

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Contractor Law and contract law

Gratia's answer | Answered on September 18, 2011

I agree with the prior answer. State Consumer Protection laws are in place to protect consumers, the 4 years is a minimum requirement. Claiming to...

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What do I do if I bought a car that was wrecked but the information was not disclosed to me?

Gratia's answer | Answered on September 17, 2011

Get a lawyer familiar with consumer protection laws in your state. Do not throw out the paperwork you have, or the receipt for damages and...

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Should I register a dba or register the company with the secretary of state?

Gratia's answer | Answered on September 17, 2011

I see you found http://www.sos.state.tx.us/corp/foreign_outofstate.shtml You are not asking the right questions. Because not registering with...

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My boss alters the hours we worked after we have worked them taking up to 10 hours away before the pay period ends. Legal?

Gratia's answer | Answered on September 17, 2011

This doesn't sound right to me, I would advice you to talk to an attorney specialized in employment law, to find out what your exact rights are in...

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Is my marriage valid?

Gratia's answer | Answered on September 17, 2011

I agree with my colleague, just be aware that his deportation is likely to give him trouble in returning to the USA. If you want to get married to...

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I am American, my husband is Bermudian. He purchased a home in Bermuda with his mother and now wants a divorce.

Gratia's answer | Answered on September 17, 2011

Assuming from the fact that you put this question under prenuptial, you might have one. If you do, what does it say about property division, is...

Gratia P. Schoemakers's Answers (352)

Can close relatives in Georgia have a 71 LB., 5 FT. 6 in., woman hospitalized involuntarily for an eating disorder ?

I am here in USA on H1-B Visa. I want to call my wife here in usa but am scared..

Can we withhold cost of company equipment from employee's final paycheck, if he doesn't return the items?

My ex is violating the visitation agreement. What should I put in the Notice to Show Cause?

Contractor Law and contract law

What do I do if I bought a car that was wrecked but the information was not disclosed to me?

Should I register a dba or register the company with the secretary of state?

My boss alters the hours we worked after we have worked them taking up to 10 hours away before the pay period ends. Legal?

Is my marriage valid?

I am American, my husband is Bermudian. He purchased a home in Bermuda with his mother and now wants a divorce.