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Does help me with red trips or the cost of his meds. I didn't fight for child support when he divorced cause his lawyer said we made the same. I do not work, I take care of my son and my mother. My son lives with me Sunday at 6 pm to Thursday at 6pm. Then he goes to his dad's, if not a... View More 
answered on Feb 6, 2018
You should consult an attorney to look at the facts and see what the child support guidelines calculations show. The guidelines take into account the number of days each parent spends with the child, the income of each parent, the ssi received for the child, and other facts.
answered on Feb 6, 2018
If the parents are not married, then the mother has sole custody of the child unless a court has said otherwise. The fact that she is under 18 does not affect that.
answered on Feb 6, 2018
She could get a power of attorney through the mail, but she would have to go to court to get custody. She should consult an attorney to look at all the facts and advise her about her legal options.
Including Insurance, provide every day essentials alone, no help from the father other than an occasional few groceries once every 3 months. The father visits 2ce a week for 30 to 45 minutes as long as its works with his schedule and priorities. I document when he actually shows up and when he does... View More
answered on Feb 6, 2018
The fact that he is on the birth certificate does not give him any rights to the child. Since you were never married, you are the sole custodian of the child unless or until a court says otherwise. You do not need to change your schedule. If he goes to court, he will likely be given time with... View More
And told me he got a whopping by his dad with a belt leaving his butt all bruise and purple. What can I do to stop him from going!?
answered on Feb 6, 2018
First, call DCS to report abuse. Second, take pictures of the abuse. Then, call a lawyer. You need to file a petition to stop him from going for visits if there is a court order for the visits.
Children ages 9 months to 8yrs. the mother has done this many times and the father's mother drops everything and pitches in. Mother receives food stamps for all children, she will not stay around them more than 2 to 3 days, We have no address for the mother.
Father and mother never... View More
answered on Feb 6, 2018
I am not sure I understand your question. However, I would recommend that you contact an attorney. It sounds like a complicated situation. If the father doesn't have legal custody, he should file a petition for custody. He will need an attorney to help him. If he can't afford one... View More
My husband's ex girlfriend whom he has a son with put him on child support and she also wants back pay. They all lived together through the years she's asking for back pay. It's not right that he has to pay twice ,is it? What can I do?
answered on Feb 5, 2018
You should hire an attorney to represent him. They can present evidence to help offset the arrears.
How can I keep her from going into state custody. Do I have a rehab setup prior to going to court? What do I do?
answered on Feb 5, 2018
You should get your child an attorney. The attorney will maximize the chances that your child will not go into custody.
I plan on signing them up at the Red Cross for the babysitting course too. They are responsible kids.
answered on Feb 5, 2018
There is no law in TN setting a minimum age for when it is ok to leave children home alone. If your children are typical 12 and 15 year olds, then it should be fine. Many kids there age stay home alone while parents work.
My godson's mother temporarily does not have custody of her children. Her mother (my godson's grandmother) was awarded temporary custody. Now the grandmother will not let me see my Godson. His mother still wants me to be able to see him, as I am also a mother figure in his life.... View More
answered on Feb 4, 2018
You have no legal right to visit. The custodian can refuse you visits. You can seek custody of the child. However, courts are going to generally prefer grandparents over non family members.
answered on Feb 4, 2018
The maximum is 50%. However, very few will pay that amount. The child support guidelines take numerous factors into account. You should consult an attorney who can review all of the information and advise you.
The officer never asked me to sign the citation, what will happen.
answered on Feb 4, 2018
You have been charged and will need to show up in court. Your best bet is to show up with a lawyer. If you can't afford one, then you should ask for one to be appointed. Do not attempt to handle this without one.
Legally blind saying she has the first stages of dementia so she has to depend on him I have not seen any medical papers confirming this now he got his & girlfriend name on deed my mother has will starring that the home is to be spilt with me /sister &him afraid he trying to stab me in my... View More
answered on Feb 4, 2018
You can file for conservatorship of your mother and revoke the POA and ask the court to nullify the property transfer. You should consult an elder law attorney to help you.
What will happen? Will the school report me? I've read up on how if you say your homeless the school can enroll you, what do I do?!?
answered on Feb 4, 2018
How old are you now? Were you committed to DCS as a delinquent or dependent/neglected? The school will report you if they figure out that you are a runaway. If you say that you are homeless and are under 18, they will contact DCS. I recommend that you contact an attorney.
answered on Feb 3, 2018
Unless there is a court order that says differently, the mother and father have equal rights if the parents are married.
Is she able to pick which house she can live at full time? She says she doesn’t feel safe over there. Her step mom has put her hands on her in the past. My daughter is bi sexual and she is getting shamed there to!
answered on Feb 2, 2018
You or she or both could be in violation of a court order if she doesn't spend time with her father as the order says. The facts you have described may be grounds for seeking a modification of the order though. You should consult an attorney.
answered on Feb 2, 2018
No, but the other parent could seek a modification of child support if he or she is supporting you in other ways. He or she could also charge you rent or expenses associated with you living there.
I have had the baby since she was 6 weeks old. She's now 18 months. Her mother bought 1 can of formula for her and that's it the entire time I have had her. She used the baby's ss number to get a larger tax return last year without telling me. I found out after she was forced by her... View More
answered on Feb 2, 2018
She can revoke the power of attorney at any time and take the baby. However, the length of time that you have had the baby would allow you to seek custody of the baby in juvenile court. You should consult an attorney to help you with the process.
We found out my son (12) molesting my daughter (4) his half siblings. Our daughter told her teacher, we immediately separated them & put him in counseling. CPS was contacted & my son admitted hurting his sister & that he was molested by his moms boyfriend years ago. His mom & I have... View More
answered on Feb 2, 2018
Even if you surrender your parental rights, you will still owe child support unless your son is adopted by someone else. The court will likely back you on getting him counseling. If he gets counseling and your daughter gets counseling, they may be able to be together with appropriate supervision... View More
If I take my kids dad for child support will it be split between the both of us equally or will I receive more due to having 2 of his children & her only having 1 ? I haven’t pursued it yet because I’m still researching .
answered on Feb 2, 2018
No, it will not be split. He will receive a deduction for the other child he supports in the child support calculations to arrive at the figure of child support you receive.
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