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Child and we live out of state how would we go about getting custody of the child
answered on Jan 21, 2018
You should first contact an attorney who will help you figure out all of your legal options which will most likely include filing a petition for custody.
child need to prove to dcs they have had the child for 6months. Also will dcs tell the IRS so the other parent can't claim them?
answered on Jan 21, 2018
I am not sure what DCS has to do with the situation. Is there a court order regarding custody? Does that court order grant visitation or parenting time to the other parent? These are questions that you should have the answer to when you consult an attorney regarding your legal options in this... View More 
In Tennessee. What paper could I get to know exactly what happened and who called?
answered on Jan 21, 2018
You will not be able to see who called DCS. That information is confidential by statute.
answered on Jan 21, 2018
If the parent alleges dependency and neglect, the parent may be entitled to a court appointed attorney.
What could happen to him or her if she is?
answered on Jan 21, 2018
If there is not more than 4 years of age difference, he will not be charged with statutory rape. There could be other charges that could result from their relationship though.
Officer stated tried to elude for shot distance because he turned down 3 streets. First street no lights, second lights, 3rd hit sirens and he pulled over.
answered on Jan 21, 2018
I am not sure what your question is. You should consult an attorney to review all of the facts and advise you what your next steps should be.
She wants to attend UCF in Florida. She is a senior in high school, and graduates this year in May. She turns 18 in Sept, but school starts before that time. Could she legally leave her house and go to school if her parents want to keep her at home? She really wants to further her education, but... View More
answered on Jan 20, 2018
She can't leave without her parents' permission unless she is emancipated. In order to be emancipated, she will need to petition the court and demonstrate that she is capable of supporting herself independently and making adult decisions. She should consult an attorney if that is... View More
answered on Jan 20, 2018
It depends on what exactly happened and how long ago it was. You should call the police to report it.
Is there anything we can do to recover a portion of the funds from them for not informing us that we were on a heat pump?
answered on Jan 20, 2018
Did you ask and them tell you it was another kind of heat? If there was no fraud involved, then no.
Paid the police to serve her and ran it in the paper for 30 days through the circuit courts finally got a court date (she was not there and had not picked up the certified letter about the date)when i went the judge denied my default divorce for irreconcilable differences what can i use to get a... View More
answered on Jan 20, 2018
You should consult an attorney to look at the whole situation. The facts you described lead to many questions an attorney will likely ask: Did you file a motion to serve the divorce by publication? Did you allege other grounds other than irreconcilable differences? You can only receive a... View More
They said i have to use my pto or get let go. Is that something they can do?
answered on Jan 20, 2018
Employers are free to discipline or even fire employees who don't show up for work even in bad weather. There is no law prohibiting them from requiring employees to show up for work.
answered on Jan 20, 2018
You should consult an attorney to help you with the divorce. If your husband meant that he is agreeable to you having full custody, then that can be done fairly easily, but you will still need an attorney to prepare the paperwork to ensure that it is done correctly.
Can you have a legally enforceable contract that says; you agree to pay half of all birth control costs in return she agrees to not have a child by you. Failure makes her liable for damages equal to the amount of court ordered child support you are forced to pay? The choice to terminate the... View More
answered on Jan 20, 2018
No, you will not be able to contract away your responsibility to support the child if one is born of your sexual contact.
I had no where at all to go with our kids when he and I split so i asked him to keep them until I get a place and things which he did and he got granted temporary custody..well he ended up screwing up and getting arrested and they were then placed in my mother's temporary custody. There have... View More
answered on Jan 16, 2018
I don't know that there is a way to get them back without a fight and some drama. You should consult an attorney to review all of the facts and advise you regarding your legal options.
answered on Jan 16, 2018
Yes, you can. I am surprised the court did not set any at the time. You should consult an attorney to assist you.
There is not enough room for me at the house. I do not have my room. I want to put my daughter in a better situation. I want to raise her freely. I will also continue my education.
answered on Jan 16, 2018
Yes, your parents can file a runaway petition against you if you leave without their permission. If you truly feel like your situation is not appropriate for your baby, then you can call DCS. Otherwise, you should make the best of the situation until you turn 18. A baby and you don't... View More
Been separated almost 5yrs! He’s paid on time $400 for 2 kids monthly, it’s been one kid since 2015! He’s now only agreeing to pay $200a month. Telling me take him to court.. I chose not to deal with the courts cause I know they will make him pay way more! But I guess I will be taking him to... View More
answered on Jan 15, 2018
They could order back child support. You should consult an attorney to go over your legal options with you.
answered on Jan 15, 2018
I hope that you have a lawyer representing you in this. Your best bet is to ask him or her. They will know all of the facts of the case. As far as the law goes, it depends on how old the child is and if you are the parent. It is either a Class A misdemeanor or a Class D felony. Then how long... View More
My child is 2 and I’ve been married to his dad for less than a year. We are also living separately now. He’s under the impression that we have equal parenting rights. Therefore if he decides to not return my son to me the only way I can get him back is to take him to court. Is this true ?
answered on Jan 15, 2018
Yes, that is true. Married parents share custody equally. If you are concerned about him not returning the child, you should file for divorce and set up a temporary parenting schedule. The court will enter an order with a temporary parenting schedule. If he doesn't follow the schedule,... View More
I have photos and texts from him with knife to neck and something around his neck but yet he is fighting for full custody of our son. We was never married.
answered on Jan 15, 2018
You should hire an attorney to represent you so that the court will have all of the evidence presented when making its decision.
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