Will I have to serve time for my 3rd offense theft?

You will need a lawyer to defend you. Meet with at least a couple of attorneys prior to your court date, and if you find one that you like, and can...

Yes. Tennessee has a law granting Grandparent visitation under certain circumstances. Here's the law: 36-6-306. Grandparents' visitation...

If you own a home jointly with someone that is not a spouse, can one party sell their interest?

What you're looking for is called a "partition." You can file a lawsuit and ask the judge to either divide the property and let you sell a portion,...

Will my sister have to stay in another state because of her child's father?

Short answer: no. Long answer: In Tennessee, prior to a parenting plan being ordered by the court, a child born to an unmarried mother is, under...

What are the statutes of Tennessee or New York for the last name a child should have?

It's actually pretty simple. You just file a petition with the court for a name change. The judge would determine whether to change the child's...

How to get 51/49 custody?

Broadly speaking, you need a court order that says it. File a petition with the court asking for the custody order, then resolve the case either by...

How do I stop being harrassed? and what are my options to seeking legal help?

If your intention is to pursue a divorce, you have a few options to handle the situation. When I'm the attorney for someone in your situation, I...

Can i get my husband’s retire money from military if we get divorce?

Although Avvo is full of disclaimers that the answers to these questions are only for general information purposes, and are NOT intended to be...

Will I lose my financial aid?

Don't take this as an excuse to engage in any criminal conduct... but Montgomery County is pretty good about allowing first time offenders to get...

Can I find out if I am on someone’s discovery pack?

A couple of options: 1. Ask your sons father to give you the discovery. 2. Ask the district attorney. Those are the two people that have the...