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This boy had tried to pick a fight with my son at school, earlier in the day. My son told this boy that he didn't want to fight him. But apparently the boy couldn't let it go, so he sucker punched my son in the face while he was exiting the bus.
The boy that hit my son received... View More 
answered on Jan 25, 2018
You should consult an attorney and consider filing delinquency charges against the child.
My ex has legal custody, but my son has been living with me for the past year. Child support automatically comes out of my check. So she still gets child support, even though I am taking care of my son.
answered on Jan 25, 2018
In order to stop paying child support, you will need to amend the child support order. Otherwise, you still owe it.
The 15 yo and the custodial parent live in Tennessee. The custody agreement is in Georgia. The current situation is that the child goes to Georgia every other weekend (meeting in Chattanooga for the transfer). Child would like to reduce it to once a month because of work load in school (taking AP... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2018
I believe I answered this question on another forum. If the NC parent will agree, then you should be able to change. Otherwise, a court will have to change the schedule. You may be able to change the case to a TN court if you have lived here for 6 months. You should consult an attorney to... View More
Hello, I have a question about terminating parental rights. About 2 years ago I got a divorce in Shelby county. We had a parenting plan and all, well the ex husband has completely abandoned our child. I've remarried and have another child in my home. The dad has bluntly said he won't help... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2018
It sounds like you have grounds to terminate the rights of the father. Step-parent adoptions are very common. You should consult an attorney to help you do the process. It sounds like the father may even want to voluntarily surrender his rights. Best of luck!
Am married. We came to Zimbabwe in December 2015. We used to live in Tennessee so that is where we will be going back to.
answered on Jan 24, 2018
You should consult an expert in international custody disputes.
answered on Jan 24, 2018
Yes, it will at least start out in juvenile court, but you could be transferred to adult court from juvenile court.
In criminal court for the same thing. Can it be dropped and brought to juvenile court.
answered on Jan 24, 2018
It depends on how old you were at the time of the offense. If you were charged for the same thing on different days and you were over 18 on one of the days and under 18 on one of the days, then you can face charges in both juvenile and adult criminal court. You should have an attorney represent... View More
The child support is currently $0 for 2 children that he has joint custody of(never married) but will be going to court soon to change the current order of support. He has custody of his 14 year old who lives in our house with us and my son lives in our home as well. My husband resides in TX and... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2018
TN child support calculations have deductions for children who live in the home with him.
I revord him with my cellphone when is insulting me he sounds pretty drunk also.
answered on Jan 24, 2018
You might be able to use this evidence, but you will need a lawyer to help you. You should contact an attorney to help you with divorce and custody issues.
No contact from parents in like a year both parents are in jail on drug charges
answered on Jan 24, 2018
It certainly sounds like you have grounds to terminate the parents' rights. You should contact an adoption attorney. They will be able to help you through the process. Best of luck!
Mom died in 2015. Dad became sole owner. He thinks the executor of her will must have notified the deed registry of this fact. However, her name is still on the property tax roll along with his. He is not sure if he has to do anything before selling or just take her will and death certificate to... View More
answered on Jan 23, 2018
It depends on exactly how the property is titled. I would contact the attorney who handled the estate.
The man who is on the birth certificate is not her biological father and is in jail. Can her mother give up rights without the fathers consent since he’s in jail?
answered on Jan 22, 2018
You should consult an attorney. Most likely you will need to file a petition and serve him with it. The fact that the mother will consent should make the process fairly easy. Best of luck!
can they charge her as an adult with the drugs, she was 17.5 yo? I think after she got caught it went from dep/neg to delinquent with DCS. she never went to court afterwards bc she ran from the facility....
does she go back to dcs? she will be 18 in a few months, can she stop hiding? She... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2018
If she was charged with a delinquent offense, she can face juvenile court consequences until she is 19. If she wasn't charged, she still could be. She should contact an attorney to see if the charges can be resolved. She should also know that anyone who is helping hide her from DCS could... View More
Of medical treatment rendered to said child at the hospital where the doctors note came from. Keep in mind, this nurse is the girlfriend of child’s father.
answered on Jan 22, 2018
There are not enough facts here to answer the question. If the nurse lied, then it probably is not illegal, but could result in her termination from employment.
put the child on birth control without the consent of both legal guardians?
answered on Jan 22, 2018
A 15 yo does not need parental consent to go on birth control They can consent themselves. So someone pretending to be a step parent is irrelevant. A step parent could not consent if consent were needed. If consent is needed, only a parent or legal guardian can consent.
Me and my boyfriend of 8 years from North Carolina December 2016 we have two children out of wedlock we have decided to split up well I'm doing so took off with my two kids back to North Carolina I want to know what my legal rights are he has to give them back correct? My daughter is also in... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2018
In TN, you are the sole custodian of the children since you were never married (unless and until there is a court order to the contrary) and have the right to take them where you want and enroll them in school where you want. I am not licensed in NC, but I believe the law is different there. I... View More
Doctor never said i couldnt drive and i feel well recovered than before
answered on Jan 21, 2018
There is no law that would prohibit you from driving in a sling. The only thing that would matter is that you are able to fully and safely operate the vehicle you were driving.
They are threatening to beat me if I tell dcs the truth and they said they will beat the shot ou of me when they leave. I was wondering if I could runaway to my godmothers house.
answered on Jan 21, 2018
You cannot run away. You should tell DCS the truth. You should also tell DCS about your desire to run away. This may get them to get you some help.
I don't want to get into trouble and can't afford help right now as far as an attorney but her home care is wanting her on hospice and saying I have to sign for it. If I do will I get into trouble. She has dementia.
answered on Jan 21, 2018
If they are asking you to consent as her next of kin and are not insisting on POA, then you can sign. Just make sure you are not signing to be responsible for payment unless that is your wish.
I tried the police no help i let my case worker knows and the mother knows . i have followed all the rules except vistation for a year due to safty issues and mother and grand mother not compling. Now i have to come to Tennessee from florida to court for her allegations saying i never did anything... View More
answered on Jan 21, 2018
I am not sure I understand your question. The first question I would have for you is did you violate any orders in FL when you left? I would contact an attorney to explain all of the facts and have them advise you.
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