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I've passed all drug screens, taken all the classes, pay everything I'm supposed to, my baby will be 2 soon. The foster parents are taking me to court to try to get me to sign over my rights. I have been going every Tuesday to see my baby as long as the visit isn't canceled by the... View More 
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answered on Aug 16, 2023
Hire an attorney to represent you, and make weekly payments if necessary. They are trying to terminate your rights permanently. You need a counter-petition for custody filed. If you lose, be ready to appeal.
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answered on Jul 31, 2023
If someone is violating the sex offenders registry laws in Tennessee and has custody of children, it can have serious implications for the custody arrangement.
In cases involving a registered sex offender, courts prioritize the safety and well-being of the children involved. If a parent or... View More
Default was filed without me knowing anything and the final decree was today and I had no idea until she text me
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answered on Jul 13, 2023
Hire a TN attorney to move to set aside the default judgment for cause.
I have recently been through heck and back since February of this year, My mom passed March 13th 2023 also, but my child’s father has not seen or talked to my daughter for 7 or so months, we have a court order for child support since 2017 . The last payment received was 12/12/22. When they try to... View More
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answered on May 30, 2023
Go to the local Child Support Office and take all your court orders about your child with you. They may be able to help you. If that does not work out, contact Legal Aid. You may be able to get a pro bono lawyer.
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answered on Apr 20, 2023
Yes
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answered on Apr 19, 2023
It is not binding on the Court. But a party can ask the Court to hear the preference of minors 12 years and up.
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answered on Mar 20, 2023
Usually a Deputy Sheriff, or sometimes a Constable.
9 & 11 years can my husband adopt them?
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answered on Mar 21, 2023
Great news! If you've been married for over six months, your husband has the opportunity to adopt your children. Although the biological fathers are entitled to notice, a skilled and creative attorney can assist in securing their consent, making the process smooth and stress-free. The judge... View More
Hello, I recnetly moved from TN to TX where I have a current parenting plan with my child's father. We currently have 90/10 custody/visitation set up where he gets every other weekend. I sent my notice to the father of relocation via certified mail 63 days before the relocation (PCS orders) .... View More
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answered on Mar 21, 2023
You went above and beyond, including sending a notice to the Court. If you made copies of the letters, hopefully you sent them by certified mail, then you should be ok.
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answered on Feb 22, 2023
No, just makes him the legal Father.
My ex husband hasn’t help support our children in three years. They only time he communicates is if I reach out to him first. The only times he sees our children is if I reach out. He doesn’t reach out because I don’t want a “friendship” with him so he takes that as he cannot see our... View More
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answered on Oct 31, 2022
I doubt you have sufficient grounds for divorce. You will probably need an agreement (irreconcilable differences) as abandonment is not going to suffice. Your only leverage will be child support. Hire an attorney.
My son was there for summer when he started giving me ultimatums, saying how hard he was going to make it for me if I didn’t let him stay, I caved and allowed him to stay. I took custody from his mother in 2018 after DCS got involved which she moved to Florida after.
answered on Sep 28, 2022
I hate to say this, but . . . it depends.
It *appears* your son's absence from Tennessee is temporary and for less than six months, so jurisdiction should still lie with Tennessee and you will need to file something in a Tennessee court.
As there was a prior "removal"... View More
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answered on Sep 22, 2022
There is no Mississippi County in Tennessee.
I’ve had sole/physical custody for 10 years. My ex is asking for joint now. She abused him when he was an infant. He does well in my care. What are her chances?
answered on Sep 13, 2022
More facts are needed to make any such determination. Consult local counsel to review the filings and history of the case and the parties in order for you to get a proper answer.
Mother and father were never married mother is the PRP while father is the ARP and there is a parenting plan in place currently giving the mother 4 days and father 3 days each week. Father has filed for full custody and has made completely fabricated allegations against the mother in an attempt to... View More
answered on Sep 13, 2022
An attorney cannot testify. But whatever he puts in pleadings on behalf of a plaintiff could be proper. Just because something appears in a pleading or motion does not mean it would be admissible when offered as proof during a hearing.
jurisdiction over ky. Also Tn called for jurisdiction on that court order at that time. My kids paternal grandma is trying to take my kids and its been based on all lies. I won the first case in ky and i thought once that was dismissed it went back to my current TN order, now they are at it again... View More
answered on Aug 23, 2022
To modify custody and the question is which state has jurisdiction, the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) will provide the needed guidance. One way that KY could acquire jurisdiction over the matter is if the child(ren) resided in KY for the six months immediately... View More
I have had custody of 13y/o daughter since 2013, NCP recently relapsed and is back in rehab. I have questions about visitations now as she lost her home and states visits have to be at her parents again. However, visits at her parents are part of the reason our child ended up inpatient at... View More
answered on Aug 19, 2022
Consult with counsel. This seems to be a complicated situation that you may want to consider going to court over to modify the current plans.
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... View More
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answered on Aug 11, 2022
Your situation is complicated and difficult to answer on-line without lots more information, If you are not safe please go to the nearest police department and ask for help.
Here is another idea:
https://youthvillages.org/about-us/locations/tennessee/
Call them and tell them... View More
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... View 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.
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