Divorce

Georgia does not require a separation period before filing for divorce, so I would suggest posting your question with a Virginia location so that a...

What is the process of getting legal guardianship of my sister? Especially for the purpose of Financial Aid?

It may be too late. The financial aid statute contemplates that the student would have been in a guardianship as a minor before she turned 18. An...

Can you request and get a restraint order against Family group for verbal harassment?

I would also look at another angle: Does the divorce decree prohibit certain kinds of harassment? If so, there may already be a restraining order...

How does divorce work when bankruptcy has been filed?

Workers compensation is exempt in bankruptcy under Georgia law, so it should not go to the trustee. However, it might be tricky to claim it as...

What county should a contempt action be filed in?

Unless you are filing a modification in Coweta, then Walton is the place. Walton is also one of the last counties where I'd want to be found in...

Should I be awarded temporary support from my soon to be ex due to his neglect and abuse so I can get back on my feet.?

You may get support if you need it and if he has the ability to pay it. Get a lawyer to respond to the divorce and schedule a hearing. The judges...

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Are Adult Protective Services allowed to contact my doctors, give them information about my case without a release of info form?

This is an interesting question. At first I thought you were complaining about doctors releasing information, but you're actually complaining about...

Must I go to court? I received a subpoena on a credit card debt. can they garnish my pension or my social security check?

It is not a subpoena unless the document commands you to go to court to testify as a witness or bring documents, and it should bear the word...

If receiving a settlement that's more the amount of debt discharged in chapt 7 will trustee keep the overage?

Money for exemptions and a surplus may go to the debtor, though I suppose there is a possibility the surplus could be reduced by administrative...

I need to file a litigation and Ive never done it before, as well as I have no money for legal fees

Not only is litigation complex for a nonlawyer, this may be a particularly complex type of case. This may be like a civil rights case or a personal...