We reside in TN. I bought a house before marriage in my name only. I have always told my spouse that the home will always remain in my name only because I will pass it down to my child. He was aware of this prior to getting married.
Lived together there for 2 years before getting married.... Read more »

answered on Jan 16, 2023
Although the house is your separate property, he will have a claim (marital property) to an equitable portion of the appreciation in value of the house since the marriage. It could be a substantial claim.
What is probate and is it required in TN?

answered on Jan 16, 2023
If everything your husband owned was owned jointly with you, then most likely it was owned as tenants by the entirety and you are now the sole owner by operation of law. Most of the time all you have to do to remove your husband's name from those titles is provide a death certificate to the... Read more »
Needing to change the last name of my 5 ur old daughter. She has my ex husbands last name but he is not the biological father. No father is listed on her birth certificate. How do I go about getting this done?

answered on Jan 11, 2023
In Tennessee you would file a petition with the chancery court in the appropriate county and serve notice on any interested party. Typically, the chancery court clerks have forms you can fill out; but not always. Contact the clerk in your county to see if they have forms. Or consult counsel to... Read more »
My aunt has weaseled her way into being the trustee because the original trustee not one of the beneficiaries turned it down and named her. My aunt named her husband as her successor trustee and her husband named the original trustee who turned it down.

answered on Jan 4, 2023
Who created the Trust? The Settlor appoints his Trustee/ Successors in the Trust. Have you read it? The Trustee may be able to appoint his Successor. Are you a Trust Beneficiary? If not, you lack standing. Otherwise you can file suit in Chancery for an Accounting, Removal For Cause, etc.... Read more »
This is for an unmarried couple who own a home together. Will the heirs of the deceased have any rights to the home?

answered on Jan 1, 2023
It means that if one of the tenants in common passes, the surviving tenant in common will become the sole owner of the home by operation of the survivorship interest without having to go through probate or any other kind of legal process. The heirs of the deceased would have no claim to the home.... Read more »
my nephew has lived with me for 18 years and I have had some problems and have wanting to ask him to leave. He does not pay rent and does not contribute towards household expenses. He was recently arrested and has been in jail for about 2 months. Do I have to let him come back in to my home when... Read more »
They reside in Memphis, Tennessee.

answered on Dec 19, 2022
From your facts she had no legal right of possession. She could have stayed until served with a Detainer Warrant, but ultimately would have been run out.

answered on Dec 14, 2022
Costs are paid to the clerk's office. Failure to pay could result in further penalties.
She lives in her parents basement with her now boyfriend and her parents won't let me see her either. I did nothing to her or her parents for this to happen. Her boyfriend has brain washed her. Whats my rights

answered on Dec 14, 2022
Sounds like its time to file for divorce, custody, and visitation. Seek a local attorney to assist you with the process.
Yet I never touched my 19 yr old daughter. Any advice?

answered on Dec 12, 2022
Domestic Assault is a very serious offense, worse than some Felonies. Hire an attorney to prepare for a Preliminary Hearing. This is a public forum. Do not contact your Son under any circumstances. Diversion, Dismissal and Expungement should be sought if not Dismissed initially.
After arrest cops took cell into office and when it rang they got a name and phone number off it and portal this person. I have it on audio recording as well as them talking horrible about my physical looks and kept us 25 mins before drug dog came. i have 3.5 hrs of info including arrest and bad... Read more »

answered on Dec 7, 2022
Hire a competent attorney to file a Motion To Suppress Evidence. The pat down and inventory subsequent to arrest are probably legal, but you can try, especially if such information is critical. Time for a new phone and number.

answered on Nov 21, 2022
Yes, one can contest the probate of such a will under those circumstances in Tennessee. I would suggest you speak to qualified legal counsel to pursue this action.

answered on Nov 16, 2022
If you are named as a grantee on the Deed(not the Deed of Trust), then you have no ownership. Owner can file a Detainer Warrant unless you have a spousal support Order from the Divorce Court.
Him to move and he won't

answered on Nov 7, 2022
Hire a competent attorney to file and prosecute a Detainer Warrant at General Sessions Court. Do not get in a fight with him. Sue for possession only.
After the choking incident, the very next night in fact, there was another incident. He was not arrested or held the mandated 8 hours. Is the police department negligent in this case?

answered on Nov 4, 2022
Depends on a wide variety of factors. The hold is a mandatory 12 hours.

answered on Oct 18, 2022
Without physical possession of a Will it is very difficult to prove its existence. You may wish to start an Intestate Administration, but first consult with a competent attorney to see if Probate is needed. Remember a surviving spouse cannot be disinherited, and is entitled to a large amount of... Read more »
We have an active parenting plan, he is not following, we have a written agreement between us regarding my son’s marching band and cross country that he violated this past weekend, he kept our children past the drop off time and law enforcement refused to help, along with him speaking Ill of me... Read more »

answered on Sep 20, 2022
Use the search function on this site to find a family law attorney near you for assistance.

answered on Sep 7, 2022
Some law libraries will have a Mississippi Code. Or you might find it on the internet. It may be tricky finding what statute was in effect in 1993, but subsequent laws may supersede an earlier one.
Person is getting dementia

answered on Sep 6, 2022
You'd be wise to discuss these issues with an attorney to make sure you and your spouse are fully covered. The usual documents are a will, durable power of attorney, and medical power of attorney. But your particular situation may be different.
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... Read 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.
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