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1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Intellectual Property for Tennessee on
Q: This civil code article 1201 is saying what exactly? In layman's terms

Is this code 1201 stating I waive rights mean that any property we may own is now hers?

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answered on May 19, 2024

I apologize for the confusion, but I believe there may be an error or missing information in your question. You mentioned "civil code article 1201" but did not provide the actual text of this code or specify which jurisdiction it applies to. Article numbers can vary significantly between... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Real Estate Law for Tennessee on
Q: my dad's name is on the deed to my house, along with me and my wife can my stepmother try to get a portion of the equity
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answered on Apr 8, 2024

You have not stated the exact estate. Assuming Dad is married to stepmother, if Dad dies intestate then she will be an heir at law as a tenant in common with you all of some undivided interest.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Real Estate Law for Tennessee on
Q: how long for a Quick claim deed How long for an uncontested divorce with no property and no children

I have a question about property, my husband and i are getting a divorce. the property was from his mom, there is something called a Quick Claim Deed. The reason i am asking is he added my name to and now i am wanting it off. And then about a divorce uncontested

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answered on Apr 1, 2024

Hire an attorney to file the Divorce. If not agreed to then you must have grounds. Part of the agreement should be execution by you of the Quit Claim Deed of your interest to him.

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Q: Does the defendant still have thirty days after the final divorce decree to appeal the divorce?

My divorce by publication was granted by default due to the defendant not responding within 30 days of the last date of publishing.

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answered on Mar 15, 2024

Yes...

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Q: Can you "convert" a common-law marriage to a legal marriage? Will a legal marriage "nullify" a common-law marriage?

My husband and I received a Certificate of Informal Marriage in Texas in 2018, with no explanation of how it was different than a legal marriage. Through my own research, I realized that we are actually in a common-law marriage, and how that's different than a legal marriage.

In 2022... View More

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answered on Mar 11, 2024

Common Law Marriage is not recognized in Tennessee...

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Q: Do I have rights to our home if only my husband's name is on the deed?

husband and I got married in 2007 we then sold our house in 2015 making Anough to purchase our home paying cash 2016. In 2019 he asked me to leave in which I did but with only a bag of clothes. Our two kids stayed with him as I didn't have a stable place for them to go. We have remained civil... View More

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answered on Jan 25, 2024

Was there a reason you gave money to to the seller to purchase the home in only his name? There might be a resulting trust, or you might be entitled to the appreciation in value during the marriage in a divorce action. Consult with an attorney to see what you want to do, and also search the... View More

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Q: My divorce was filed with the court 6/22/22 court case#75CC1-2022-CV-79876. why hasnt it been finished no kids

my case say open with judge name

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answered on Jan 25, 2024

Call the Court Clerk and ask.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce, Family Law and Appeals / Appellate Law for Tennessee on
Q: Can you file a motion for pendente lite relief in the court of Appeals in TN while you are appealing your divorce?

The trial judge completely ignored my request for pendente lite relief during my divorce proceedings and denied me alimony.

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answered on Jan 8, 2024

No and the denial of alimony is one of your issues on appeal. Your lawyer needs to get busy drafting the appellate brief.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Tennessee on
Q: I have been married for over 20 years but was only together 1 years after marriage.

I don't know how to get ahold of the man I'm married to,nor do I know where he may be. How can I go about getting a quick and cheap divorce?

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answered on Oct 25, 2023

There will not be nothing quick or cheap about your divorce. Hire an experienced attorney to get it going, which will include publication service. Abandonment ,may not be an option here, so grounds will be needed if the judge requires same.

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Q: In TN divorce can the court order the sale of a home purchased by one party prior to the marriage and titiled only in

that party's name

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answered on Aug 10, 2023

Absolutely if the real property is in TN. The non-titled party claims the increase in value during the marriage is marital property.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Child Custody for Tennessee on
Q: Wife went behind my back and had mail forwarded and lied to her lawyer and said I was served when I wasn’t then a defaul

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.

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Q: Been married 15 months, I am waiting for disability. Can I ask for support to move in a place and vehicle

He never fulfilled a promise, he was very controlling. I walked out after a violent out burst from him..I am now on streets.

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answered on Jul 13, 2023

As a spouse you can sue for spousal support. But since you left, you might lose. Talk to the domestic violence organizations.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Domestic Violence for Tennessee on
Q: My husband and his family took all my jewels he even broke my berow and took silver,gold,cash worth 35 lakhs

He is jobless and took my jewels worth 35 lakh and has drinking habit and abuse me physically and mentally i am planning to divorce him he is jobless and doesn't cares home and daughter he not even pays fee and buys nothing to us he has one married sister he has a commercial house worth 1... View More

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answered on May 30, 2023

You should have called law enforcement. You might be able to file an Action To Recover Personal Property in General Sessions. Use TN terms only, not foreign. Otherwise you will need to file for a Divorce and have to prove grounds.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, Divorce and Immigration Law for Tennessee on
Q: Hello, if the husband discovered after his marriage that his wife deceived him and the law to come to America under the

America under the pretext of marrying him and divorcing five months after her arrival, what is the difference in the law or legislation in this matter?

Gunda Yohanna Brost
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answered on May 26, 2023

Please finish your question since it got cut off

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Q: Will a baby in a marriage affect a divorce

Wife is pregnant by someone else

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answered on May 26, 2023

Yes and it will have to be addressed. Husband is presumptive, legal father liable for support. Probably need a divorce for adultery and get a paternity test ordered.

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Q: My husband is an alcoholic and is verbally and mentally abusive. Are these grounds for a divorce and do I need evidence?
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answered on May 26, 2023

You either need an agreement, or at least two witnesses that will testify that he is abusing you.

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Q: Wife’s lawyer called asking me to come to office to sign papers. Didn’t even know she wanted a divorce.

Should I go to office to read papers or ask them to send them to me first since I have no idea what’s in them. She won’t even talk to me so I can’t get info from her. Don’t know if I need a lawyer or not.

Bennett James Wills
Bennett James Wills
answered on May 1, 2023

It would be a wise idea to consult with an attorney.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Civil Litigation for Tennessee on
Q: Foriene Judgment in Texas

My wife and I were granted a Divorce in Oct 2021 In Illinois. She moved to Midland Texas, while I now reside in Tennessee. Since as a nurse, she makes a lot more money than me (retired) I was granted an alimony payment of 900 dollars per month based upon a 19-year marriage. According to my... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Apr 4, 2023

It likely has to do with title to property.

For example, if she was awarded a motor vehicle in your divorce decree but the title registration was not changed before she moved, she might have recorded the decree in Texas so she could register the motor vehicle in her sole name in Texas.

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Q: After a divorce can I claim half of what a house acquired during our marriage sells for
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answered on Mar 6, 2023

It depends on the divorce judgment and the equity involved. But you may be able to file for Partition. Hire an attorney.

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning, Divorce and Real Estate Law for Tennessee on
Q: Mother bought house when her husband was in nursing home rehab. She paid cash from inheritance money.

This is the house she and her husband live in. Can she sell the house, he is not on the deed. This is in Tennessee

Bennett James Wills
Bennett James Wills
answered on Jan 16, 2023

From your limited facts, I don't see why not. If she's solely on the deed, she could convey it. If there's a pending divorce, the situation would be different. Consult local counsel to address any concerns you may have.

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