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answered on Dec 21, 2017
Yes. Tennessee follows the mature minor doctrine, meaning that children over the age of 14 are presumed to be capable of making decisions regarding their health. They have the right to consent or refuse medical treatment.
He is being sent to alternative school for a full calendar year. Is there anyway to get this reduced or have it removed from his record?
answered on Dec 21, 2017
You should be able to challenge the school discipline. Does your son have an IEP? Other due process protections attach if he does. You should consult an education law attorney to discuss challenging the school discipline.
they also put a gun to his head
answered on Dec 21, 2017
I agree with Mr. Wills. The determination of whether or not the police were acting within the bounds of the law is a very fact intensive one. If you feel like the child suffered an injury as a result of excessive force on the part of the police, then you should consult a civil rights attorney.
And I don't know the where abouts of my baby's dad.
answered on Dec 21, 2017
If you don't have an order from another state awarding him custody, I think you will be fine. Any services that you need to access in TN will treat you as the sole custodian. Hope that helps.
What do i do to go about letting my uncle adopt him?
answered on Dec 21, 2017
I agree with Mr. Grefseng about notice to the biological father, but would also add that TN will only allow a person to adopt in situations like this (where the mother is retaining her rights) if the person adopting is married to the mother.
I'm 18 and my gf will be 17 in 3 months in the event that her she lost her mother does she have the choice to come live with me I have a home and stable job and if not can I petition the court for her to come live with me ?
answered on Dec 21, 2017
No court is going to order that custody of a 17 year old girl be awarded to her 18 year old boyfriend. If her mother dies and no family takes her in, it is likely that DCS will put her in foster care until she turns 18. I am sorry that it sounds like she is going through a rough time. You... View More 
He has been in inpatient care for suicidal thoughts, been run through all of the school system's options, and is just too physically big to use force to make him go. I've exhausted all options at my disposal. His mother isn't in the picture and my job is already at risk due to... View More
answered on Jan 2, 2018
If your son has an IEP, then you need to ask for a Team Meeting to discuss options. He may qualify for home bound until he works through some of his issues. If he does not have an IEP, then you need to see if he qualifies for one. The best way that you can also make sure that you won't be... View More
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