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I have all the other necessary requirements: job, money, living situation, maturity, transportation, etc., but if my parents don't agree to emancipation, how do I justify that it is necessary for me to be emancipated? I know it is, but how is it objectively determined? In other words, when I... View More 
answered on May 23, 2020
As a minor, you cannot file the petition yourself. You must have some adult or what is referred to as a "Next Friend" file it for you. It can be anyone familiar with your circumstances.
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answered on May 22, 2020
Not sure what you mean by override you now. But the POA is not affected by the Principal's subsequent matrimony. You might ask your Husband to revoke that POA now, and to possibly appoint you as his Attorney-In-Fact. The POA might actually be a health related instrument, dealing with... View More
answered on May 21, 2020
I am not sure what you mean by surrogate decision maker. Are you referring to SURROGATE DECISION MAKING FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL RETARDATION
OR MENTAL IMPAIRMENT RELATED TO DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES?
answered on May 19, 2020
You are in a precarious situation. Harboring a runaway is a crime and if the mother wants to vengeful, she could make that argument. If you believe, as you question suggest, failure to provide for a minor is neglect and abuse. Everyone in Tennessee is a mandatory reporter for neglect and abuse. The... View More
answered on May 14, 2020
Running away as a minor is never legal. Unless you are in danger at home, then yes, she can make you come home. If you are abused at home, you need to let someone know.
Would a lawyer be able to attempt to work some kind of an agreement in lieu of a dvo to prevent me from not being able to possess a firearm due to my job?
answered on May 14, 2020
I can only assume that DVO means a domestic violence order. There are exceptions if what you are referring to is an order of protection action, however you need the assistance of an experienced family law attorney. Do not respond with any specifics of any allegations as social media such as this... View More
I have paid support on my child for 10 years with no C.O. Other parent is denying visitation now. If I take other parent to court and they find my support order should be more will I be held in arrears even though other parent never filed motion for child support in 10 years.
answered on May 13, 2020
I hope you did not pay her in cash with no receipts. Currently, the Courts are instructed to only go back 5 years without a specific finding it should go back further. Additionally, if you have not be deemed to be the legal, not only the biological father of the child, then you must legitimize the... View More
My ex-wife and I share 1 daughter who is turning 18 and graduating high school both in May 2020. I pay monthly child support directly to my ex-wife per our divorce agreement. Is there a form I can secure somewhere and file with the court along with appropriate fees - or - do I need to secure an... View More
answered on May 11, 2020
You cannot simply file something with the Court. You would need a motion to get an order terminating the child support. If there is an arrearage, then payments would continue to be taken. Your best course of action is to consult with Hamilton family law attorney who can take care of this for you.
answered on May 11, 2020
Discovery is mandated by the rules of civil procedure. If one fails to respond to discovery, an attorney can seek sanctions.
I'm married and polyamorous, my boyfriend was forced to sign over his legal rights to his family because he's disabled. His family recently decided to control everything he does, including a rule that he has to update them on where he goes. He's 25 and fully functioning. He wants to... View More
answered on May 8, 2020
Normally, a power of attorney can simply be ended by the rejection of the POA. However, it this is court ordered as you question suggests, he will need to retain counsel, file a petition and have a hearing to prove the POA is no longer needed.
I have been under an ex parte order of protection for 6 months. Does this violate my due process rights?
answered on May 8, 2020
At this time the Tennessee Supreme Court has issued Orders continuing Order of Protections until it determines it is relatively safe to conduct hearings. So, no under these circumstances your rights have not been violated. If you do not have an attorney, you need to get one asap.
With no proof made me pay for the paoers givinf temp custody away or black mail me to split my kids up in different countys if i didnt. Disnt give me chance in court or court date perios but had judge sivn papers for temp custody as ipen case when it was ckosed told my 17 yr old daughyer biut my... View More
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answered on May 4, 2020
I've very sorry about your situation. You need to contact a local family law attorney in your area. Try to find one that offers a free consultation and they should get back to you with a better response.
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.
My brother and his wife have medical POA over my mother and are planning to place her in a nursing home “if” she continues to decline. I vehemently disagree and am trying to find a way to prevent them from doing this. My mother does not want this and trusted my brother believing he would never... View More
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answered on Apr 29, 2020
You Mother needs to simply revoke all the POAs. It should be done verbally and in a notarized declaration, which can then be recorded if needed. Now would be a good time.
My cousin is 18 and his girlfriend is a minor. She doesnt want to go home but instead stay with him. Can my cousin still get into trouble even tho it's her choice?
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answered on Apr 29, 2020
Absolutely
I do pay child support. I have been an integral part of the child's life since birth.(9/23/2011) the only reason it's not now,is covid-19. The mother let our daughter go to "a trusted friends house", so she could have someone to play with while all of this is going on despite... View More
answered on Apr 29, 2020
You should consult with a local family law attorney. From the facts, as you describe them, it seems as if there is no parenting plan that has ever been established by a court order. If this is the case, you will likely need to file a Petition to Establish Parentage in the county juvenile court... View More
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
answered on Apr 25, 2020
Sorry about the passing of your father. Yes, you return it with a letter explaining the father's death. Good luck.
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Scott Hunt gained custody of the child then illegally moved child to flordia. my paycheck is garneshed now how in the world is this right.
answered on Apr 21, 2020
Please do not identify anyone specifically by name as this may expose you to a defamation action if your accusations are not true. If you allege that he moved to another state illegally and he in fact followed the law, then you could get in trouble. Assuming he did get custody, then as a parent you... View More
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.
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