RE: Legal Inquiry: Atheists and Affirmations (Not Oaths)
August 11, 2017 at 3:11 pm
(This post was last modified: August 11, 2017 at 3:13 pm by Brian37.)
(August 11, 2017 at 2:51 pm)Secular Elf Wrote: I have a question for any of my fellow heathens who are lawyers or have had experience with the court system, especially here in Georgia.
Affirmations. Today I had a meeting with my attorney, who because of health reasons, is retiring and recommending my case to another lawyer. I previously instructed his secretary that I want to affirm. It was my understanding that she understood that, and she said that she would let him know.
This morning I signed an affidavit, without reading it (that is on me--yet he did explain to me what its purpose is and what it was about) releasing himself from my employ. The only problem I have is this one line: "I swear the above statement is true, so help me God."
I feel ignored and betrayed. What can I do about it? I thought about writing an addendum asserting my rights as an American citizen with no religion. Would that do any good?
Does anyone have any advice?
It might be a mere oversight if the person is packed with cases. But try to explain to them not to do that again. If they do, then you can contact.. I would not announce the contact, just do it, take names and give dates and details when and if you consult any of the places listed below. Someone should be able to point you to a lawyer who can advise you.
American Atheists
Freedom From Religion Foundation
ACLU
Americans United For Separation Of Church And State.
(August 11, 2017 at 2:56 pm)vorlon13 Wrote: Don't piss off your own legal team.
Yea there is a risk in that too. But at a minimum even if you say nothing to your lawyers it would be still good to talk to those orgs just so you know you are not alone, you can ask them to keep what you send them confidential.
