My daughters dad hasn’t seen her in a year but until this month paid support can I get him for abandonment?

He is in violation of the Child Support Order and you need to return to mediation and change your Tennessee Permanent Parenting Plan. The...

My soon to be ex husband wants to sign over his rights to our child, can he do that?

I assume you had a Parenting Plan and Child Support set as part of your divorce. Your ex can elect to have zero days of parenting time, but he...

Will my mom need an attorney when she goes to court?

Yes, the restraining order is effective everywhere! Please call 9-1-1 if you ever feel unsafe and tell the police you have a restraining order. ...

What am I financially responsible for if there is no court order?

The Tennessee Child Support Worksheet is filled out to determine your support obligation. It is based on BOTH your incomes. There is an app for...

What kind of lawyer do I need and what do I need to file regarding my child?

You need a Tennessee Permanent Parenting Plan. This is a form that is filled out and filed with the court. You will also need to set child...

Question regarding last name changes?

You can file a "Petition for Name Change" with the court and change your last name. It is normally around $125 to file that with the local court. ...

On the Tennessee Petition for Order of protection?

It sounds like there is an open investigation and the court wants to make sure that the children are safe before allowing Father to be alone with...

Giving you custody will not change his rights to ask for custody. The court will look at the back child support, but generally custody is handled...

Can a father who has no parental rights (not married and no rights established) change child care on his days?

Sounds like you need to establish a Tennessee Permanent Parenting Plan. This will allow you to receive child support and establish who pays for...

Can I get my alimony payments reduced? Also, I want to change jobs how do I adjust my alimony to fit my new income?

Take your paperwork to an attorney and see what type of alimony you agreed to (there are 4 types in Tennessee). It may or may not be modifiable.