I ran away from my dad's house because I wasn't mentally well I was always depressed and I couldn't get help. My dad's wife told me I said therapy wouldn't work after I went to an evaluation and wanted to go back. They've been very manipulative using the fact that my... Read more »
I don't have the kind of money that the other parties have for lawyers. Our next court date is August 11th an I'm very desperate. Plz can I get help. I live in Jefferson co but court is in Kingston
Mother recently passed away. Father not on birth certificate or involved. Father also wont respond to any attempts to reach him. Im in Tennessee. My nephew is in Illinois. Help!!!! I cant get any lawyers to call me back.
He pretended like he and his gf were going to help me watch my babies while I went into rehab to get better for 3 weeks, since I’m their living parent, my husband passed in 2019. Brother was granted the emergency custody and let me talk to my kids every night and never told me about the emergency... Read more »
I live in Hawkins County, TN. My daughter, her soon to be ex husband, and her 4 children live in Knoxville, TN. My daughter has been in an extremely mentally abusive relationship for almost 10 years. They met when she was 17 and he was 30…he lied about his age). Three weeks ago, her husband... Read more »
I have 3 children and my ex and I just got our marriage annulled. He is threatening to request step parent visitation rights over my 2 year old. Not my other two children just her. I do not want that. Her bio dad does not want that. My ex has children he signed rights over to. But for some reason... Read more »
He pretended like he and his gf were going to help me watch my babies while I went into rehab to get better for 3 weeks, since I’m their living parent, my husband passed in 2019. Brother was granted the emergency custody and let me talk to my kids every night and never told me about the emergency... Read more »
He has his own crib that he sleeps in and everything he needs. He is safe loved and well taken care of I just want to make sure he can’t be taken from me bc I am working on getting us a place
I have court in the morning ove them taking my newborn last week. Will the warrant show up in court will I go to jail?
I am suppose to get our daughter the 3rd weekend of every month an since February 2022 he has blocked me from having any contact with her an want let her come. I believe they have moved to North Carolina also but im not forsure.
answered on Jul 5, 2022
If he has violated the court's orders, and moved without following the procedure in the statute regarding moving, then you could seek contempt. You are also allowed uninterrupted phones calls with the minor during your non-custodial time by statute. Consult local counsel to see whether you can... Read more »
answered on Jun 30, 2022
Depends on who is filing, where the parties reside and for how long. Jurisdictional analysis depends on several factors. Hire counsel to determine your options.
I have an agreed order with 2-2-3 schedule while living with spouse during divorce. I want to move out and ask the court for primary custody.
answered on Jun 29, 2022
The procedure would be to file a motion seeking that kind of relief. But any major life change like moving needs to be done by an appropriate court order. You would be wise to hire counsel to assist in this process.
answered on May 1, 2022
It will help any attorney who wants to respond if you could provide more background information.
For example,
1) Who has custody?
2) Is there a Tennessee court order finding that the children were dependent and neglected?
3) If so, does the order reflect that a... Read more »
Aggravated child abuse in car accident
answered on Apr 27, 2022
It depends on the courts decision. There is not a law that says never though but consult with a family law attorney.
There is a previous order from another state. If TN parenting plan was never signed by a judge is previous order in another state still valid?
answered on Apr 20, 2022
The courts speak through their orders and only order that have been signed and entered will ultimately have authority.
HOWEVER...sometimes a court will rule on a matter and that ruling takes effect immediately. Sometimes there is a delay before the order has been created, filed, signed, and... Read more »
Dad pays child support for 1 and has the standard visitation of every other weekend. There isn’t support established for the other, nor a parenting plan. He doesn’t provide any physical everyday support. The move would establish better financial support, emotional support, educational support,... Read more »
answered on Apr 20, 2022
The custodial parent is free to move without the court’s approval if that move is less than 50 miles from the other parent. If that parent wants to move further or out-if-state, the law requires the parent to provide a written notice to the courts and the other parent.
The notice must... Read more »
answered on Mar 25, 2022
Until an unmarried father petitions for and is eventually granted custody rights, the father has parentage obligations to keep the child safe and provide financial support but has absolutely zero parental or custodial rights.
answered on Mar 9, 2022
Yes if it is relevant evidence to the issues before the Court.
Only see my kids once a month and wanting more visitation how do I go about doing that?
answered on Feb 23, 2022
You'd need to petition the court for a modification. You would be wise to consult with an attorney for assistance with this process.
We both have equal custody. Our son is about to turn 5 but is still delayed with speech and other social aspects. His speech therapist recommends he gets an Autism evaluation that will allow for better treatment. His mother is completely against any evaluation because she does not want him to be... Read more »
answered on Feb 3, 2022
Hi, It depends on what your parenting plan says. There is a section in all parenting plans in Tennessee that provides how medical/educational decisions are made, whether it's a joint decision, or whether one of you has final say.
If it's a joint decision, and you two cannot... Read more »
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
