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I have evidence of his behavior and leaving my home is not an option. How should I proceed?
answered on May 19, 2020
Contact a divorce attorney in the county you live in immediately. An experienced attorney should be able to assist you with asking the Judge to order your Husband to leave the home if such an option seems viable. At least this is true under Tennessee law. I am unsure which law would apply to your... View More 
He can be explosive destructive and violent and I fear him receiving the paperwork would set him off and make things worse
answered on May 19, 2020
When you file the complaint for divorce your husband will be served the papers. If you fear he will get violent then I wouldn't be alone with him. Try to make arrangements to stay somewhere else. Don't put yourself in a potentially dangerous situation.
For example, I am 58 years old and I am not eligible to receive my Navy reserve retirement until after I turn 60. Will this prevent me from filing an Agreed Divorce and will I have to disclose this on my financial statement to the court?
answered on May 11, 2020
I do not know of anything to prevent you from filing for divorce. However, your retirement is an asset just as a 401K. I suggest you retain a local experienced family law attorney. You do not want to fall afoul of the court regarding failure to fully inform the court of your assets as this may... View More
My situation is fairly complicated. We were married by a Hindu Custom Religious marriage in 2007 in Los Angeles California. However our priests are not officiated, therefor in the state of TN it is not considered to be "legal". I am now separating with him and have 2 children together. Am... View More
answered on May 1, 2020
You need to consult with a local family law attorney to see if you are indeed married and to begin getting child support whether or not you are legally married.
I have no money or transportation to get anywhere.
answered on Apr 29, 2020
Your mother-in law has the right to evict you, not your wife.
answered on Apr 29, 2020
Yes, it should be possible. Please visit https://efile.nashville.gov/ for further information.
i separated from my husband on June 28th 2019 and me and my current fiancee got pregnant in November the due date is July 15th of this year. my ex husbands lawyer says that in order to get a divorce we need to have paternity test done and i see no reason why when there is no possibility of him... View More
answered on Apr 27, 2020
You would be wise to consult with a lawyer on this issue. The reason is because your husband (who is not your ex until the judge signs the divorce order) is the presumptive father under the law. He doesn't want to get hit with a request for child support in the future or deal with paternity at... View More
For example, ptsd can cause memory lose if a person answers the interrogatory and leaves something out, the wife is wanting to get for fraud, but what if it wasnt intentional and was left out due to the amount of stress under from the divorce, bankruptcy, and 38 million dollars in debt
answered on Apr 23, 2020
I am not aware of any specific legal doctrine that would seem to apply in a situation as you described. Fraud is a serious allegation that must be plead with specificity in civil litigation in Tennessee. Fraud requires intent. You may be able to defend yourself by arguing you did not intend to... View More
I was paying child support since 2013 and was married to her and didn't know it was illegal. We are getting a divorce and I have a lawyer. Am I able to get that money back since we live together the whole time?
answered on Apr 23, 2020
You need to consult your attorney for an answer to your question.
I think she is telling our daughter that she (our daughter) has a number of different diseases. Do I have the right to see my daughters medical records.
answered on Apr 21, 2020
Absent an order from the court barring you access to those records, yes you have a right to see the medical records. Look at you Permanent Parenting Plan and consult a local family law attorney for your best course of action.
Divorced my child’s dad in 2013 (child was 2). Court order was to pay through the courts. He has never paid anything through the courts and only randomly pays me directly when it’s convenient (no where near ordered amount). Why has the state not flagged him? What do I have to do to get his... View More
answered on Apr 10, 2020
You should consider consulting with a family law attorney. I am unsure of the answer to your first question. The state does look into child support matters and there is a child support enforcement office in Davidson County. Have you tried speaking with them? You could file a Petition to hold the... View More
In 2015, I was charged with aggravated sexual battery which led to divorce. The criminal charges went to trial where I was found not guilty. The allegations were made by my ex-stepdaughter in which I was found not guilty. I believe that my ex-wife is still pushing at the belief that I am still... View More
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answered on Mar 23, 2020
Go to the Criminal Court where you were prosecuted and ask the Clerk to help you go through the entire Court File. Be patient. The Court Reporter's name may be there, or ask the Clerk who it might have been. But most importantly, get a certified copy of the Acquittal. It is... View More
answered on Mar 16, 2020
I suggest you retain a local family law attorney. If he has been absent for more than two years and there are children of the marriage you have grounds for abandonment. You probably have other grounds as well.
my husband used a fake birth certificate and a fake social security card When we got married April 11 2003 in Burnsville NC and I found this out and I've not been able to find anyone that can help me I just need to know if I am married or do I need to get a divorce
answered on Mar 8, 2020
Whether you want a divorce or annulment is yours. It is possible to bring either action with the assistance of an experienced family law attorney. Fraud can be the basis for either action, but there are many other things to take into consideration. Are there any minor children? What are the... View More
He left for a work trip at the start of the month and while he was gone, I finally decided to leave him. He comes back Saturday, but I don't want him in my house unless I'm here and I want my house key. He is on the lease, and he is planning to pack his stuff and leave, but wants to do it... View More
answered on Feb 27, 2020
You would have to secure a court order preventing him from entering a premises for which he has a lease. I suggest you quickly consult with an experienced local family law attorney to get the best options for your particular case.
I would like to keep my divorce as low cost as possible, however, I want to make sure that I am getting everything due to me including alimony if possible. Can I get assistance from a legal aide lawyer for such a case?
answered on Feb 21, 2020
Any service providing legal aid is free to pick and choose to whom they will offer services and to the extent such services would be available. In my experience, only rarely would such services be offered. Many times I ask my clients what was ever cheap about their partner, usually the answer is... View More
answered on Feb 20, 2020
Yes. But you need to provide information regarding the disposition of custody of the child. Be careful if you are attempting to file without the assistance of an attorney. If you get it wrong, your suit may be dismissed with the possibility of have to refile. You don't want to buy a divorce... View More
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answered on Feb 17, 2020
Certainly the appreciation in value subsequent to the marriage is an asset for marital distribution.
My husband just up and abandon me on January 1st. of 2020 and has been living with another female and now wants to take control of my house even though he does not stay there. What can I do.
answered on Feb 17, 2020
I recommend you consult with a local Attorney. I am not sure which law applies here as you posted in Tennessee, yet the location is listed as Texas. Assuming Tennessee law applies, the house may be your separate property. If it is deemed your separate property, it would not be awarded to your... View More
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answered on Feb 7, 2020
You obviously need a competent attorney. Trying to do a Divorce yourself with property and children involved will be a permanent disaster for everyone concerned. Make payments, barter with firearms, vehicles, whatever, to hire a decent attorney, or stay married.
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