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The daughter is 16 years old. Her father recently got a job in Texas, and we live in Tennessee. If the child is wishing to stay at her dads girlfriends house while he is out of town, is she allowed to? The fathers girlfriend owns her own home, has a stable income, has no criminal history, and is a... View More 
answered on Jan 2, 2018
What does the child's mother think about her staying with the girlfriend? If both parents agree, then they can do a power of attorney for the child to stay with the girlfriend.
How much do I ask for and I also have long term short term disability I have to budging disc in my back
answered on Jan 2, 2018
You need to consult a lawyer who can look at all of the facts and help you negotiate a settlement.
I went to jail for 6months that's how he got emergency custody and I have now been out for 4months. I've always had our son and my sons father says he will give him back but he just keeps putting me off..I get my son every wkend and now I don't wanna take him back and he don't... View More
answered on Jan 2, 2018
Yes, you will get in trouble if you don't take him back. You need to do this the right way. You need to file in court to get him back. If the father agrees, that will help. Otherwise, you will need to be able to show the court that you are not going to end up back in jail and are capable... View More
My mother has lived with a man in Tennessee for several years, she helped him buy his house even. He is now trying to evict her, wrote her a letter saying she is now a month to month tenant and has until the 31st to get it. She is disabled and hundreds of miles away from her family. She is... View More
answered on Jan 1, 2018
It sounds like he is going about it the right way. If she does not leave, he can go to court and ask the court to order her to vacate the property. I recommend that she plan on vacating the property unless she has some claim to the title. Helping him buy the house is not going to be enough.
I have full custody, she is 1 year old and at her grandparents house with him, they are controlling the household . And we are going through court - he took me for child visitation. I called the police they came to his home with me and said he does not have to give her to me until our agreed day... View More
answered on Dec 31, 2017
The police should have helped you get your daughter, in my opinion. They don't like to get in the middle of custody issues though. You need an attorney to file in court and establish a parenting plan. If he violated the order, then he could be held in contempt. You need an attorney to look... View More
I have 5 kids to take care and she agree to sign a pre-nuptial agreement rescinding her interest to my assets. My question is we are in early 60's and as long as I live I want to have the control of the assets. My question is, when the time comes she (she's older than me) need to go to... View More
My 17-year-old brother is physically abusive toward our much younger (10-14 yo) siblings and threatens/intimidates me (22 yo woman) with violence if I intervene. He's also emotionally abusive toward our mother, intimidating her with threats to beat his siblings or, more rarely, her. He... View More
answered on Dec 30, 2017
Yes, it can. I recommend that you also seek counselling and other mental health treatment for him.
Should i get a lawyer
answered on Dec 29, 2017
Yes, you should get a lawyer. Whether she has a case or not depends on what her living situation is now and what yours is.
My father killed himself in 2016. And I don't know the truth and I want to know if my stepmom or her family had anything to do with it. Also my great grandmother left savings bonds for me. And my stepmom will not give me anything of his or come up with my saving bonds. Also I'm not sure... View More
answered on Dec 29, 2017
You should consult a probate attorney. If your father left a will, you would have been entitled to notice of probate. If he didn't leave a will, you are entitled to a portion of his estate.
I’m 17 my girlfriend is 16. Birthdays are 11/14/01 and 01/07/00. I turn 28 in a week. Am I protected?
answered on Dec 29, 2017
If you mean you turn 18 in a week, then you should not be charged with statutory rape. In TN, there must be a 4 year age difference to qualify. However, you could put yourself at risk for other charges, like contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
Will I owe the IRS if I change my dependents from 0?
answered on Dec 29, 2017
The fact that you pay child support does not entitle you to claim them on your taxes. If your parenting plan or other court order doesn't specify that you can claim them, then the parent who spends the majority of time with them gets to claim them. If your W-2 had them listed, then you will... View More
My husband son past and he still has a support order. We were told only the mother can stop the order otherwise we have to proof his has past, have a court date set and it's up to the judge if the order will be stopped. If the child is no longer here why would we need to go to court? Also we... View More
answered on Dec 29, 2017
The court order is in place until the court enters a new order or it expires. This is why the court has to enter a new order.
He hasn’t seen our kids he hasn’t sent any money I moved to Tennessee 11 almost 12 months ago he sent a picture of papers where he’s going to file in FL so I have to move back to Florida can he do this aren’t my kids Tennessee residents now? Our kids were born in FL we are not and never... View More
answered on Dec 28, 2017
Can he, yes, if FL lets him file the petition. Will he succeed? I doubt it. In TN, you are the sole custodian of the children since you were never married. The children are residents of TN. TN courts have jurisdiction since they have been here for 6 months. You may want to consider filing an... View More
I paid half of dec. But marshall came and evicted us without notice.. Paperwork was from us going to court in sept
answered on Dec 28, 2017
That depends on what the paperwork said. You should have an attorney look at it.
In TN
answered on Dec 28, 2017
That depends on your company's policy on dating. TN is an at will employment state. Your employer can fire you for almost anything.
He doesn't let them call me nor do he answers my call or text and he doesn't pay child support or nor have he given me insurance cards
answered on Dec 28, 2017
There isn't enough information here to guide you. You should discuss the facts with an attorney who can help you explore your legal options.
My brother had to work on weekday so can I just go down there and fill for him
answered on Dec 28, 2017
He has to sign the petition. He should really have an attorney to file for him. His odds of succeeding will be much better if he has an attorney.
My problem is I don’t live in TN and I was told they had to stay in TN. I will uproot my life today and move down there but I’m not sure about the laws on what I would have to do to get custody. Please help me
answered on Dec 28, 2017
You may not need to move to TN, but that would be the fastest way to get the children out of foster care. You need to consult an attorney familiar with the foster care system. One who knows the Interstate Compact for the Placement of Juveniles. That attorney can petition the court to try and get... View More
answered on Dec 27, 2017
Without getting more facts, I can't advise you. There are risks there. I highly recommend that you consult an attorney before you do anything.
I just want to move back to my house where she lives and our kids, do I need to do any legal preparations before this move? YES or NO.
If yes what is it?
Thank you
answered on Dec 27, 2017
In one part of your previous question you said you weren't separated and in another you said you were. If you want to move home, have you asked your wife how she feels about that? Are there allegations of abuse? How long have you been out of the house? These are all questions that you... View More
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