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Been together 16 years. He has only held down one job,and I have been supporting him plus our three children. We have never been married .However I want to leave him and take the children.
answered on Jan 29, 2018
If you are not married and have never been to court to establish custody, then you are the sole custodian. You can take the children where you want. However, he can then go to court and seek custody and visitation. If he does that, then you should definitely hire an attorney to represent you.
Me and my fiancé recently got into a bad wreck was needing legal advice am I chatting w the right ppl
answered on Jan 28, 2018
You will have to disestablish paternity in court and set aside the child support order. You should hire an attorney to help you with this process.
80+ counts of criminal contempt for nonpmt of child support/alimony + many other parenting plan and court order noncompliance going on 2 years. He was evicted and lives w GF. He won’t reveal an address or employer and refuses to arrange to be served. He tells the kids he will only see them if... View More 
answered on Jan 27, 2018
Your lawyer is the best person to answer this question. You should ask him or her about hiring a private investigator to serve him.
When I was around 9 or 10 I was helping a younger friend of mind get dressed and I was intrigued by their private area and I touched/fondled them, I’ve seen all these fondling allegations and sexual harassment cases and I’m afraid that I’ve done something severely wrong. Thanks for the help.
answered on Jan 27, 2018
DCS doesn't consider it to be sex abuse unless the perpetrator is over the age of 12.
My niece is 19 and her and her boyfriend had a baby out of wedlock. It’s over between them but he threatens her as a cop that if she leaves Tennessee that she will be thrown in jail. What can she do to get away from this mentally abusive guy and be able to move with me in Kentucky.
answered on Jan 27, 2018
If they have not been to court or have a court order giving him rights to the baby, then she is the sole custodian of the baby in TN. She can take the baby wherever she wants. My advice would be for her to quietly leave without telling him ahead of time. He may then go to court to try to get an... View More
Me and my daughters father are now getting married so I dropped the child support against him. They are still taking money out of his check but I’m not getting it. Where is it going?
answered on Jan 27, 2018
If the child was on TennCare or Medicaid, then they will take part of the arrears to offset those costs. You should contact child support enforcement and see where the money is going. They can answer.
She's signed the complaint. Wants me to go into the office to sign it so she doesn't have to serve me. Am I right in that once serve I have a 30 day window to sign in TN? And what if I wait 28 days? And what if I try to drag this process out with the hope of trying to reconcile?
answered on Jan 26, 2018
You should consult an attorney to discuss all of the facts. Without knowing more, it is hard to say what would be your best options.
He is taking me to court for it. My daughter is only 1 year old & shes not used to being around him or his family, they were never around. What visitation plan would the judge give him ?
answered on Jan 26, 2018
You should hire an attorney to help you figure out how best to protect your child. The judge can order any amount of visitation he or she thinks is in the child's best interest.
My mother passed away while i was locked up how would that effect if any my rights and its been 8 yrs since the temporary order was issued how long is it good for
answered on Jan 26, 2018
The temporary order is good until another order is entered. Temporary is a bit misleading. There is no time limit. You can file a petition to retain custody and/or set visitation after you are released from prison.
She said i have no paternal rights to my child
answered on Jan 26, 2018
Her husband is considered the legal father of the child. So she is correct, you have no legal rights. You can petition to establish paternity though and then can have legal rights ordered by the court.
My boyfriend signed the birth certificate for his ex girlfriend's child and the child has his last name. The child is two, they did not marry and only lived together a few months after the child was born. She admitted she cheated on him and the child could possibly not be his. Can he request... View More
answered on Jan 26, 2018
He can ask for a DNA test and be removed as the father if he is not the father. He should consult an attorney to assist him.
The hositpal sent me an email stating what I owed up front, if I cannot afford that at the time of arrival can they deny me?
answered on Jan 26, 2018
No, not if you are in active labor. The Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) is a federal law that requires anyone coming to an emergency department to be stabilized and treated, regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay.
We have 2 children ages 12 and 13. He is now addicted to prescription pain meds and refuses to work unless he gets paid "under the table" for his pill money. He does get small jobs here and there, but when they catch on to what he's doing, he gets fired. I am a medically retired... View More
answered on Jan 26, 2018
Contact your child support enforcement office. You can find their contact information on the DHS website.
He hasn't seen them or spoke to them in 7 years. They are 12 & 13. And tbey both want my last name. I am married again been with him for 10 years. We have a son. He doesn't pay support and he is $30,000 behind. He refuses to pay. Has never been given or even asked for visitAtion.... View More
answered on Jan 26, 2018
You should contact an attorney to discuss doing a step-parent adoption. They are very common. Based on these facts, it appears you have grounds to terminate the father's parental rights or he may agree to the adoption.
I told one of my employees that I work with what I make an hour , they ended up telling my boss and I was fired over it . I have read some articles about pay secrecy being illegal and can not fire me over it . Is his true ?
answered on Jan 26, 2018
It depends on your employer. You should consult an employment lawyer if you feel that you were fired illegally.
what to say in court if 18 in dcs as a jj
answered on Jan 26, 2018
You should be polite to the judge. You should have an attorney represent you if at all possible. You should focus on the progress you have made on your treatment plan.
how do get out dcs at 18 if your a jj
answered on Jan 26, 2018
You can ask the court to release you if you have completed your treatment program. Otherwise, the court can keep you until you are 19. You should consult an attorney who is familiar with juvenile justice matters to review all of the facts in your case and advise you regarding your legal options.
What are my options ? Would they force him to pay all the back pay
answered on Jan 26, 2018
You should contact an attorney to pursue the payment of support. He could be held in contempt and placed in jail. It never ceases to amaze me how quickly they will pay when faced with jail time. You can also do a wage assignment which will automatically deduct the amount from his paycheck so... View More
Last week. I drove 12 hours back to be there and take a DNA test and now she won't let me get the baby tested to see if it's mine, I want to be there for my kid if it's mine, how can I get a test done to see if I'm the father?
answered on Jan 26, 2018
As my colleague said, you need an attorney to file a petition to establish parentage. The court will order a DNA test be done. If she doesn't follow the court's order, she can be held in contempt. The sooner you act the better.
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