What happens in Domestic Violence cases when the accuser has lied(your spouse)

Mr. DeHaven's answer is an excellent one. I'd also note that you can -- if you want to -- assert your spousal privilege once and only once which...

Perhaps the Dad filed something and the Court wants to discuss the status of the divorce. Call the Court Clerk on Monday to check. This is the...

If a spouse purchases property before the marriage is that consider non-marital? Can the spouse ask for money from home equity?

It seems to be non-marital on its face. However it is very likely that you and your spouse paid towards the "acquisition" of the house or property...

How long will my divorce take after the hearing?

Mr. Mahood is right. From the Clerks perspective you're asking for a favor. You catch more bees with honey and all that. It usually takes about a...

Can a 16 year old sign a temporary custody letter for her child to me? I am not biologically related.

I agree with my colleagues although I'd add that the biological father would have to consent to you having custody also. This rarely happens...

My youngest child just turned 18,

In essence you are asking that prospective child support be terminated and therefore you must file a petition to terminate child support with the...

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How do I get charges dropped from friend in a domestic violence case? I'm subpoenaed. If I dont show will case be dismissed?

It is unclear if this is a civil (domestic violence matter) or a criminal assault trial. Mr. Boyzdin is correct about the subpoena and that is...

Can a 14 year old go to cort and say who they want to live with

Mr. Mahood stated it perfectly. The issue is not whether you can "testify" because I doubt you really want to do that -- no one ever does -- the...

I need to know how to find out if my childs mother filed for child support. i tried finding it on the case search website.

You are looking in the right place but some Counties take weeks to post their new cases. You could always ask her if she did. Usually whether or...

Since my child has aged out, how do i get my child support payments to go towards the back child support

File an action to terminate child support in your Tennessee case and mail it in. Then if your child support is paid through an agency like OCSE or...