I have an agreed order with 2-2-3 schedule while living with spouse during divorce. I want to move out and ask the court for primary custody.

answered on Jun 29, 2022
The procedure would be to file a motion seeking that kind of relief. But any major life change like moving needs to be done by an appropriate court order. You would be wise to hire counsel to assist in this process.
We went to the bank during COVID to have our will notarized; there were only 2 people at the bank therefore, the notary notarized it, signed as a witness and the other person was the 2nd witness. Is this valid/legal or do I need to have it redone? We drew up the will ourselves online.

answered on Jun 7, 2022
Will execution must be perfect and you will need a competent attorney. The need for Probate must be examined first, then you plan your Estate. Otherwise after you die it will be a mess, and the proposed document will be thrown out.
The person that is listed on the birth certificate has not been in her life for 6 years, no contact, no child support nothing. How do I go ahead and file this?

answered on Jun 7, 2022
Adoptions are usually complicated. You will need to hire a competent attorney and have all the contact information for all interested parties. Your case probably involves termination of parental rights.

answered on Jun 6, 2022
Hire a lawyer to search the title, and determine ownership and encumbrances. There may be no defense to a sale, except a possible partition in kind.

answered on Jun 2, 2022
No. There is no responsibility for child support except from parents. As minors, the court will not enforce child support but it will be accounted for when the child emancipates.
17 yo boy, guardians were in place till he was 18 (5 months) They registered 2 cars that belonged to boys grandmother in their name after her death. No will. They just said the grandmother told them they could have them. Never got the boy the SSI he was entitled to either. No other heirs.

answered on Jun 1, 2022
If the boy is the Next Of Kin, then the cars are his property. If not, then the rightful Next Of Kin should file suit in Chancery. You are not allowed to sit on your rights.
While awaiting Discovery process, is there anyway to petition the court for reduction in the current payment of spousal and child support to reduce my financial strain?

answered on May 26, 2022
You can file a motion to modify if circumstances have changed enough to warrant a modification. Consult local counsel to determine your options.
You found out you were still married to your first wife after 3 years of marriage to your 2nd wife and you then divorced your first wife however did not remarry your 2nd wife. Does this mean your 2nd marriage is invalid? Can the person who was married be liable and go to jail for bigamy after... Read more »

answered on May 12, 2022
The second marriage is invalid. Consult local counsel to determine your options.

answered on May 4, 2022
You will be contacted by a guardian ad litem appointed by the court to interview you. Explain your wishes to him or her.
You will also receive notice of a hearing. Attend the hearing and present your arguments.
Finally, consider hiring an attorney to represent you.

answered on May 1, 2022
It will help any attorney who wants to respond if you could provide more background information.
For example,
1) Who has custody?
2) Is there a Tennessee court order finding that the children were dependent and neglected?
3) If so, does the order reflect that a... Read more »

answered on Apr 27, 2022
It depends on a variety of factors. I would talk to the attorney that handled your case.
Aggravated child abuse in car accident

answered on Apr 27, 2022
It depends on the courts decision. There is not a law that says never though but consult with a family law attorney.
Dad pays child support for 1 and has the standard visitation of every other weekend. There isn’t support established for the other, nor a parenting plan. He doesn’t provide any physical everyday support. The move would establish better financial support, emotional support, educational support,... Read more »

answered on Apr 20, 2022
The custodial parent is free to move without the court’s approval if that move is less than 50 miles from the other parent. If that parent wants to move further or out-if-state, the law requires the parent to provide a written notice to the courts and the other parent.
The notice must... Read more »

answered on Apr 20, 2022
It depends on each court, but if DCS is involved it normally means DCS will file a petition for dependency and neglect and state in that petition why they believe a child is in danger. If DCS believes it is an emergency, they may file a Protective Custody Order (PCO) and remove the child from the... Read more »
There is a previous order from another state. If TN parenting plan was never signed by a judge is previous order in another state still valid?

answered on Apr 20, 2022
The courts speak through their orders and only order that have been signed and entered will ultimately have authority.
HOWEVER...sometimes a court will rule on a matter and that ruling takes effect immediately. Sometimes there is a delay before the order has been created, filed, signed, and... Read more »

answered on Apr 1, 2022
Yes. You can sue. But not having a contract for a loan may enable them to a decent defense. Consult counsel to determine your options.

answered on Mar 28, 2022
Sometimes they own property as Tenants By The Entirety, such that Executions affect both. If the Spouse allowed use of the vehicle, absolutely.

answered on Mar 25, 2022
Until an unmarried father petitions for and is eventually granted custody rights, the father has parentage obligations to keep the child safe and provide financial support but has absolutely zero parental or custodial rights.

answered on Mar 9, 2022
Yes if it is relevant evidence to the issues before the Court.
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