This is a routine part of the discovery process. Both sides are entitled to ask many questions in preparation for trial.

If you were not at fault, you should not have to pay for anything. You should be able to collect on the damage to your car from the at-fault driver. You might have to pay for your own car if the other driver was uninsured or underinsured. The police may charge you for failing to have insurance,... View More

Contact the Legal Aid society in your county. They often have local lawyers that sign up to take pro bono cases and some staff attorneys. You will need to fill out an affidavit of indigency and prove that you have little or no income. If your spouse has money, some lawyers will take a reduced... View More

Your Will cannot be changed once you die. She can change her will after your death, so if you leave everything to her you should have an experienced estate planning attorney draft the documents.

It is always best to get a lawyer if you can afford one. They know the local court rules and can advise you of your best course of action while protecting you from making costly mistakes that will effect the rest of your life.

Alimony is based on many factors. Some of the factors she will need to prove are that she has a need, you have the ability to pay and the court will also consider the length of the marriage and the education level of the parties. For example, a stay at home Mother that put her Husband through... View More

The waiting period for divorce in Tennessee is 60 days for parties without minor children and 90 if you have children together. If she is contesting the divorce, but has already signed the Marital Dissolution Agreement, you will have a hearing to determine what the grounds are for contesting the... View More

You can petition for an Order to go to mediation. Many judges will not set a case for trial until the parties have mediated at least once and sometimes twice. You can find a list of mediators at www.tncourts.gov

The Defendants attorney can Motion to Set for trial and the judge will order a... View More

You can change your name by filing a petition in Georgia for a name change. Anyone can change their name by paying a fee. It would have saved you the fee if it was in the Final Decree, but that is so old that you are better off just asking the GA court for a name change.

When answering the Complaint for divorce, you can "deny" and correct the statistical information he submitted. You generally need to file an Answer to his divorce complaint within 30 days.

Many counties have a guide for filing for divorce. You can contact your local clerk's office in the county where you live to see if they have any forms or help for you. Many counties also have a legal aid society that provides free or reduced rates for low income or "indigent"... View More

The parent receiving child support is generally the one entitled to the tax exemption. It sounds like you need a Parenting Plan. That will line out all the time he receives and both of your rights. It can also help calculate child support by figuring the number of days each parent has. Contact... View More

If the property was awarded in the Marital Dissolution Agreement and was never turned over, you can file a Petition and ask the court to hold her in contempt for failing to comply with the court's order. They will likely give her a time frame in which to comply. You should contact the lawyer... View More

Don't pay it. If she wants you to pay, she will have to file a Motion for Contempt against you. If she does that, bring the letter from the Dentist as your defense and say the procedure is not necessary.

Is the biological Father willing to establish paternity? He will need to get a DNA test and establish paternity through the courts. Until paternity is established, he (and the paternal grandparents) will not have any rights. The Judge will be hesitant to remove the other man's name until he... View More

Do you have a Parenting Plan? Tennessee has a great parenting plan form that can be filled out and filed with the court. It also outlines the rights both parents have in this state and tells you what to do if you want to relocate. It will help clearly define when each parent receives time with... View More

The short answer is no, they are not required to live in Tennessee. When choosing someone to be the Executor of your estate it is often easier for them to perform that duty if they live near you. However, with the mobility in today's society sometimes family members are spread out and the... View More

I don't practice in Shelby County, so I'm not sure if there is an online form. You can easily notify your ex through certified mail, so long as you follow TCA 36-6-108. The provisions there are very particular and your ex has the right to dispute the move. A copy of TCA 36-6-108 is... View More

A Motion for Contempt is a standard form that may be filed with the Court. It needs to reference the area(s) of the divorce complaint that you allege are in contempt. You can contact the attorney that handled your divorce and ask them to draft and file it or use the header on your divorce papers... View More

Are you discussing presumptions for simultaneous death? Wills can include a provision that states one spouse must survive for 30 days in order to inherit from the other spouse. If there is a similar clause in a contested estate, you will need an attorney to look at it and see if it is valid under... View More