Mom has Alzheimer's, stepfather (with POA for mom) is in last stage of lung cancer. Can he keep me from getting POA for my mom?

You need legal representation before and after bringing a guardianship petition. The family conflict will possibly be exacerbated by such a legal...

How do you have someone deemed "incapacitated"

The real answer may be a practical one, whether her bank or other parties will recognize it once you claim you may use it. Guardianship and...

If a tpo is issued, is the respondant required by law to appear?

No. It is a civil case. The respondent does not get in trouble for not appearing but they are more likely to have restraint ordered against them.

Is there anything more I could do to expedite a motion for reconsideration request that was submitted on 12/19/13?

You can first check the online docket to see if there is any activity you were not aware of. Then you could call the judge's office to ask for the...

Large credit card debt due to online casino gambling, don't have $ to pay, divorced because of it, have only social security,

A good bankruptcy attorney will honestly evaluate your options. If this means that you do not need to file bankruptcy because you are virtually...

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Is there any way to expedite divorce being finalized?

If your lawyer is not responding, then maybe your lawyer has not submitted the final paperwork. If your county accepts affidavits in lieu of going...

Are there any Georgia lawyers willing to help?

The Judicial Qualifications Commission apparently has a policy that they will not consider a matter while it is still pending in court. So in many...

I'd divorced my ex in 2009, can i go back to court for bills that we shared..

Settlement of property and debt issues is part of a divorce. If they are not addressed specifically, those issues are still considered final. Case...

How can I do a service by publication if my spouse is not in the country?

You have to get court permission to serve by publication, and to do that you have to show your diligence in trying to locate him. The rules are...

The other lawyers are right: you have a right to be heard, although you may have to formally intervene in the court case. You have grave concerns...