No, the parenting plan and the parenting plan address only the children OF THIS MARRIAGE. If there are none, then it's not required.

Yes, she can be awarded retroactive support. ( you could have filed a paternity action if you thought it was your child, the law assumes you want to support your child). However, you likely will not have to pay it all at once- you can make payments on the arrears- since the arrears accrued over... View More

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answered on Oct 17, 2018

It is probably impossible to Annul the alleged Marriage. But you should check to see if they were actually married, that is make her produce a Marriage Certificate. If there is substantial property, you may wish to file for a Probate Administration. As the Surviving Spouse, she will be entitled... View More

This sounds like a very complex situation with several issues- the will needs to be probated, the property needs to be sold to pay off the mortgage and if the owner is a minor, court approval will need to be obtained to complete the sale. I STRONGLY suggest you consult an experienced real... View More

In Tennessee, check the AOC ( Administrative Office of the Courts) website. There are forms and instructions available for individuals who want to represent themselves. There are also hundreds of lawyer websites that provide helpful and useful information- do some research.

If he was not divorced at the time of the second marriage, Tennessee law says the second marriage is void ( not legal). I suggest he just go through another marriage ceremony AFTER he has confirmed the divorce. In short, he just needs a another marriage certificate dated after the divorce.

You do not ask a specific question- but it sounds like you need to file for divorce. The divorce Judge will make a division of the property ( if you are paying for it, you are likely to get it) and set up a parenting plan for your children and set child support. Consult an experienced divorce... View More

An answer to a complaint is usually just mailed to the other party. Hand delivery is ok as well. But you must complete a certificate of service on your papers so the court knows how they were served. Service must comply with Rule 5 of the rules of civil procedure. If he says he didn't receive... View More

If he was already married at the time he married you, your marriage is void- you can't be married to two people at the same time. You should file for an annulment.

Your question is not clear- an "uncontested" divorce is where the other spouse also wants the divorce and therefore AGREES to sign the marital dissolution agreement. It sounds like there is no agreement; either change the document to give him what he is asking for or consider filing for... View More

No, you do not have to sign the papers, but if a judge deems that you have been properly served, then they are able to get divorced without your approval.

No, you do not have to take her a key.

So if the divorce documentation says that it is supposed to stop, then that is what is supposed to happen, but you will need to contact your insurance providers to ensure that such occurs.

Annulment is probably not worth pursuing- it is very rare that circumstances allow it, and trying to go that is likely MORE expensive.

Also, if he is in jail, why do you need an order of protection?

In summary, if he was convicted of a felony, that itself is a reason ( grounds) for... View More

NO, this is illegal , see Tenn Code Sec 39-16-606.

The Judge in your divorce case will have the final say, but it seems to me it is the 246,000. Any increase in the value of a separate asset during marriage is generally considered "marital property," so certainly the contributions ( and the earnings thereon) made during the marriage are... View More

It means you can't do it if you intend to share the benefits. Even though you are separated, Tennessee divorce law says pension benefits accrued up to the date of divorce are "marital property" ( meaning they belong to BOTH spouse). The divorce court can divide or apportion those... View More

If you don't respond to the lawsuit according to court rules of procedure, a " judgment by default" will be entered against you, so you must prepare and file with the court clerk a written response to the divorce papers. There are many "self-help" legal websites, so do some... View More

Unfortunately, I do no think you have a case against the employer- your husband might have a case if he had a contract of employment ( most people do not have a written contract) which stated he could work from home. If so, the employer breached the contract by requiring the trips. As far as your... View More

That's likely not possible since in order to get a divorce your spouse would have been required to serve with you the paperwork (complaint, summons, etc.). If you are still concerned, you can go to the local courthouse and do a records search.