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answered on Apr 9, 2020
No. T.C.A. 36-3-301. Persons who may solemnize marriages.
(2) In order to solemnize the rite of matrimony, any such minister, preacher, pastor, priest, rabbi or other spiritual leader must be ordained or otherwise designated in conformity with the customs of a church, temple or other... View More 
This is for a female family member that owes back support.
answered on Apr 1, 2020
It is not very likely that a negotiated settlement will be accepted if the state is involved. Arrears are arrears and only the total amount owed will satisfy the judgment.
There has been a lot of fighting and yelling at my house and i want to get away for a few days but my mom said if i leave she will call the cops and have them bring me back home, like i said i am 16 and wanted to know if they can take me back home. My friends mom said she has no problem with me... View More
answered on Mar 31, 2020
I am sorry for your having to go through this. However, yes your mother can call the cops. Also, your friend's mother could be could be charged with harboring a runaway which is a crime. Your friend's mother could file a petition for dependency and neglect if the abuse rises to that level.
answered on Mar 25, 2020
I am sorry, but your question needs a lot more detail to be address it.
answered on Mar 25, 2020
There are several things you can do, but I would recommend consulting with a local experienced family law attorney first. An attorney can help you file for divorce, get child support started, etc.
My son was took my his grandmother she got emergency custody cause she took pictures and said that the baby sitter was selling drugs . How can I regain custody
answered on Mar 24, 2020
Ok, that is a little better. If Grandmother got custody, then it was a dependent and neglect petition for which you were entitled to both a preliminary hearing and the appointment of an attorney. You need to follow your attorney's advice.
If I put him in a day care and fire the baby sitter could I regain custody
answered on Mar 24, 2020
Your question is missing many details. Please resubmit your question with enough details to enable someone to respond.
She is threatening him with child support court and saying he will be in jail all because he wants to see his son and she is scared he will catch the virus. She isn't allowing him to pick his son up this weekend and she didnt give him his 1/2 of spring break. This is not this first time she... View More
answered on Mar 24, 2020
Ms. Emmack is correct.
Whether he has child support issues is irrelevant. If has has a parenting order giving him specific times, he needs to enforce it. He can retain counsel and bring a contempt if necessary.
I don’t know what to do as a faithfully paying father of child support I don’t want to be in trouble over something out of my control
answered on Mar 23, 2020
In order for the Court to hold you in contempt, it has be shown that you had the ability to pay and willfully failed to pay.
My mother had custody of my 2 daughters because I was incarcerated but when I got out of jail, I got full custody back. My mom received family first. Why does the child support office only come after me to pay the state back and not their father?
answered on Mar 23, 2020
If the father has legitimated the children, then he should pay child support. If not, then a petition to establish paternity should be filed and child support ordered.
I always went to the school and picked up his work so that he wouldn't get behind and he had doctors notes
answered on Mar 20, 2020
He can try, but if the issue is no greater than what you have stated, he would have a very weak case. I suggest you consult with an experienced local family law attorney to help you discern your best options.
This would be several hundred miles out of state. Not like Southaven or Olive Branch from Memphis.
answered on Mar 20, 2020
You need to check your bail conditions. That issue should be addressed.
A termination of parental rights was signed thru an agency before baby was born, upon realizing the child was his he has changed his mind and wants to father the child. He was not present when the birth certificate was signed. Mother can still revoke decision until 23rd but would rather not
answered on Mar 20, 2020
He needs to register with the putative father registry. Information can be found at
https://www.tn.gov/dcs/program-areas/foster-care-and-adoption/fca/adoption-records/alleged-putative-fathers.html
He also needs to retain a seasoned local family law attorney, like yesterday.
He's my dad. he murdered my mom. I have reason to believe he is not my biological father and want to know and if he is not then remove his name from my birth certificate and tell the state of TN he's been lying abt everything (even more than we knew already)
answered on Mar 18, 2020
Depending on your age, you can file a petition to disestablish paternity. If you are not of age, another person, particularly another family member can file on your behalf as a "next friend." However, I do not advise taking such action without first consulting an experienced family law... View More
answered on Mar 16, 2020
I suggest you retain a local family law attorney. If he has been absent for more than two years and there are children of the marriage you have grounds for abandonment. You probably have other grounds as well.
The children were taken to TN supoosed to be temporary for their fathers funeral but their older brother from a previous relationship from their father, is trying to keep them and get full custody . I signed a custody agreement that the grandfather made himself and had notarize that they will be... View More
answered on Mar 12, 2020
You need to hire an experienced family law attorney from around Nashville. There are several issues presented in your question that you most likely cannot address without legal representation. I suspect a dependency and neglect petition has been filed against you. The burden of proof is high,... View More
answered on Mar 11, 2020
He needs the assistance of an experienced criminal law attorney.
answered on Mar 9, 2020
In Tennessee, you cannot voluntarily give up your parental rights. There are things that could happen to cause them to be involuntarily terminated, none of which are good.
my husband used a fake birth certificate and a fake social security card When we got married April 11 2003 in Burnsville NC and I found this out and I've not been able to find anyone that can help me I just need to know if I am married or do I need to get a divorce
answered on Mar 8, 2020
Whether you want a divorce or annulment is yours. It is possible to bring either action with the assistance of an experienced family law attorney. Fraud can be the basis for either action, but there are many other things to take into consideration. Are there any minor children? What are the... View More
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