The judge looks at many factors to decide visitation. This is not something I recommend that you handle without an attorney. Your attorney will be able to look at all of the factors to help the court decide, including do you have a safe place for the child to visit; who will the child be around... View More

In TN when parents are not married, the mother is the sole custodian (whether he is on the birth certificate or not) for the child unless a court has ordered otherwise. You don't have to allow him to go if you don't want to. The fact that he has threatened to not return him to you is... View More

Any guilty plea as a juvenile doesn't count as a conviction. If you are asked on an employment application if you have ever been convicted of a crime, you can answer honestly no. If the application asks about juvenile offenses (which they usually don't), that is a different story. In... View More

The bondsman still did his or her job in promising the court that if you didn't show up they would pay and getting you out of jail. That is the service that you paid them for. They have nothing to do with whether your arrest was justified or not.

You can't without going to court. As far as the parenting time schedule, most parenting plans allow both parents agree to deviate from the schedule in the parenting plan. It will not change the child support though. If you want to change the schedule permanently or alter the child support,... View More

It is not illegal to video tape them at school. It might violate school privacy laws for her to post the video publicly without parental permission.

She cannot evict you. The grandmother can. Are you sure she doesn't have a power of attorney?

Unless the order granting them visitation specifically says that they can't take the children to church, then they can take them. If you don't want them going to church, then you should consult an attorney to see if the court will order it. I will tell you that many judges are going to... View More

You don't get it back if that is what you are asking.

Adultery is a ground for divorce, but it often is not as big of a deal as it sounds. Courts are used to cases involving one or both spouses cheating. If you want a divorce, you should consult an attorney . They can ask for the messages in discovery.

The only way you can stop paying child support is for your ex's spouse to adopt the child. Even if you surrender your parental rights, you will still be required to pay child support.

Do you mean she is moving? Tennessee law requires her to give you 60 days written notice before a move. Then you will have 30 days to object. The court then decides whether she can take the child. You should consult an attorney to discuss all of the facts and advise you on your legal options.

You will have to go back to court and have the judge issue another order. You should consult an attorney.

It is unlikely that the court will order him to pay without proof that he is the child's father. You should consult an attorney who can help you proceed with establishing him as the father and setting child support. Since you know where he lives and where he works, a private process server... View More

You should consult an attorney about filing a contempt petition. If he is found to be in contempt, he could face jail time. It is amazing how quickly people will pay what they owe to avoid going to jail.

Your attorney is the best person to answer this question. He or she is familiar with your case.

Your options are to follow the advice of your attorney or get a new attorney.

Probably, but there are factors that could affect whether or not it is permissible. You should consult an employment lawyer to review the facts and advise you about your legal options.

If you have your parents' permission, it is not illegal, but DCS may get involved if there is not appropriate supervision of you and your boyfriend.

Unfortunately, attorneys are not allowed to solicit clients on this forum. You can search for an attorney who is experienced with child abuse and civil rights matters. How long ago was it?

With the change in custody, there will be a change in child support. New calculations will need to be completed. My colleague is also right--you will also probably be required to pay child support as well.