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Does separation mean divorce
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answered on Jun 9, 2022
No, very different. Legal Separations and Divorces have different Statutes.
The mother wants him to give up his rights but we don't know how to go about doing it if he doesn't give them up then she is gonna continue to be a headache and threaten him with his kids because sometimes he can't see them on weekends due to working not having a sitter or because of being sick
answered on May 12, 2022
You would file a petition to terminate parental rights and litigate the issues. Consult counsel to see if your situation would qualify.
I've seen many cases of someone getting arrested just for yelling or screaming and it was classified as domestic assault. I've also been arrested at a younger age for domestic violence and I barely even touch somebody with the tip of my finger. So I'm wondering if somebody touches me... View More 
answered on Apr 20, 2022
Assault in Tennessee includes placing one in fear of imminent danger or physical contact.
Is there a statute of limitation on collecting money for medical bills?
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answered on Apr 15, 2022
Generally a 6 year SOL from a breach of contract to sue, unless otherwise agreed upon. Any payments started the SOL period again.
I am married. I would like to take a life insurance policy out on myself without my spouse's knowledge making my son the primary and only Beneficiary. I do not want my spouse to have any knowledge of a life insurance policy. Would I have to tell my spouse?
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answered on Apr 3, 2022
No requirement to inform the spouse. But you will need to conceal the payment, notices, etc. So be careful of whatever mailing address is used. You will need another alternate beneficiary besides your Son, otherwise if he predeceases you, it would go to your Estate or Next Of Kin.
So does that mean I’m not going to receive anything and my part will go to my daughter ?
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answered on Mar 21, 2022
You need a competent attorney to examine the Trust term. But it sounds like only your Issue will be the Beneficiary. If ambiguous, you may need to file suit to Construe the Trust, where the Trustee and other interested parties are the defendants.
But when I put her info in it says she isn’t found.. Does my friend have a warrant and what’s it for??
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answered on Feb 11, 2022
You can call the Sheriff, who may or may not tell you if there is an outstanding Warrant. Otherwise she should hire an attorney to check it out, and turn her in, hopefully at Court where the Bond might be reduced or basically waived.
read somewhere that if the day came and went you had 16 days to vacate
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answered on Feb 9, 2022
If you have been served with a Detainer Warrant, then go to Court. Ten days after the Judgment for Possession, if you are not out, a Writ of Possession can issue for the Sheriff to remove you. But if no Warrant, then the Owner has not started the Detainer process.
This would not be for DWI it would be for narcotics possession 1st offense, absolutely no priors
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answered on Feb 2, 2022
Forfeiture Warrants can be issued against vehicles on any drug transportation incident. It is a civil issue with the DOS. Vehicles can also be seized as criminal evidence.
I have battled cancer for years and have been left, disabled, and financially devastated. I am trying to find ways to restart my life. I have always been interested in astronomy and was merely trying to get the best shot of the night sky. I have no idea if there were deer in the field I was... View More
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answered on Dec 20, 2021
Most game law violations are Misdemeanors. But you need to hire a competent attorney to prepare for a rigorous Preliminary Hearing. Upon Dismissal, a § 1983 Suit might be filed in Federal Court, but it will be a Governmental Tort Liability Act Suit. Most Game Wardens are much more... View More
The car from is threatening to put a warrant out on me... can they do that?
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answered on Dec 20, 2021
The lender can sue you for the balance due and contractually authorized costs. If the secured lender feels you have defrauded them, a possible felony may be sought.
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answered on Nov 10, 2021
An Action for a Sale For Partition can be filed by any titled owner. But value, debt and taxes may be factors preventing a successful sale. Hire a competent attorney that knows real property litigation.
I got out of a bad situation and the person on question still has some of my personal property. I left in May of this year and really want my stuff, I just don't know if I can still get it.
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answered on Nov 10, 2021
An Action To Recover Personal Property in General Sessions should be appropriate. The Court should have the Civil Warrant to be filed and tried.
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answered on Oct 18, 2021
Your question is way too broad. From that it could be any State or Federal Court, including Criminal. It will need to be a little more specific.
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answered on Sep 30, 2021
No... I am afraid not.
I got caught with two grams of meth and got a simple possession. I was wanting to get aderal to treat my adhd, since a apparently it's illegal to use meth to treat it
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answered on Sep 29, 2021
There is nothing illegal about a MD prescribing medicine to you. However the MD may not wish to treat you, and that is his discretion. You will need to see a doctor.
Should I hire an attorney?
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answered on Aug 30, 2021
If you do nothing, there will be a large default judgment against you. Hire a competent attorney to consider defenses and/or protecting assets. Bankruptcy may be a consideration.
No company name was given. I was just told I needed to call this other number because they are about to sue no explanation. Said they found my name based off our address. I'm freaked out. What do I do? We haven't gotten anything in the mail or anything. The number they called from also... View More
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answered on Aug 30, 2021
Ask your Husband if he owes anyone or something has happened. If so, then he needs to sart considering an attorney to hire and/or protecting assets. If he has no idea what the call was about, then just forget about it until he gets served.
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answered on Aug 16, 2021
You will need an attorney to search the title including the zoning. It may require a subdivision being approved by Greene County. Always check the title before purchasing real property.
Does that mean the person is still banned from the store?
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answered on Aug 2, 2021
Not sure what you have done, but it appears that you know not to go to that business again. Criminal Trespass, or worse, will probably occur otherwise.
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