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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... View More 
answered on May 12, 2022
The second marriage is invalid. Consult local counsel to determine your options.
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answered on May 4, 2022
No.. LEOs are not subject to ethical constraints.
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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... View 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,... View 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... View 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... View 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... View 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.
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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.
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answered on Mar 9, 2022
Yes if it is relevant evidence to the issues before the Court.
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answered on Mar 2, 2022
If the Order Terminates Your Rights, then no ongoing child support.
When I go to pick him up on visitation time pick up their never their can I stop sending him over their cause shes not obeying the court order visitation times ?
answered on Feb 22, 2022
Don't just stop complying with a court order. You would be wise to consult with counsel, but if you're having problems then it's best to let the court know and seek a modification as appropriate or seek an order of contempt.
Can I take this problem to probate court
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answered on Feb 18, 2022
It appears that Probate Court has no jurisdiction here. Apparently there was a Deed. What grounds would you have to set aside the conveyance in Chancery?
My mother died last week and my sister has a copy of a will that leaves her everything. She may have the original but I have not seen it. Will there have to be a reading or anything else to prove a valid will?
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answered on Feb 13, 2022
The "reading of the will" is something that happens in movies for dramatic effect. It is not something that happens in real life. In real life the way a will is proven is through a process called probate, which is a type of court case. The person who has possession of the will is... View More
Our father passed and my siblings sold my vehicle without my permission nor did I recieve any money from the sell. They forged the title and kept the vehicle and all out of my knowledge till after our fathers funeral . what are the statue of limitations on a case like this and what can I do about it
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answered on Jan 31, 2022
Probably a 3 year SOL
when i was 3 mo old my mom met the man that would legally adopt me as his son, my mom passed away, a few years later my dad also passed away. I was still a minor, and was left to live with this relative...then passed around to the next relative until I turned 18 and was totally left on my own.... View More
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answered on Jan 31, 2022
As a practical matter, the personal property is probably gone. But that Deed is interesting. You need to search the title and check the taxes. It might be a very good case for a Partition Action. You will have to hire a competent TN attorney that knows real property litigation.
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