My X-wife kept my last name. Is there anything I can do for her to take back her maiden name?

Sorry....you are out of luck. You cannot force someone to change their name.

My son was charged in May 09 for burglary and public intoxication . He spent the night at a friend's house. They got drunk

You really need to speak with a good criminal defense attorney. If your child knew of the actions of his friend and failed to take any actions to...

Can at fault party fill bankruptcy on court ordered judgement.

Yes, the defendant could file bankruptcy if you were to receive a monetary award in excess of the available insurance limits. The debt would be...

Here are the rights that non-custodial parents have. See specifically (a)(6). You should bring this particular statute to the attention of your...

Husband's ex-wife is taking us to court to continue her alimony AFTER she has remarried. We live in TN is this possible?

Yes. Unless there is a provision in the divorce decree that the rehabilitative alimony award will terminate upon the remarriage of the wife, said...

If I get a lawyer to draw up papers saying if my husband uses drugs, he has to leave our home, will it be enforcible?

No. Your husband has just as much right to the marital home as you do without an order of the court directing otherwise. If your husband is using...

In TN. can your payroll check be garnished without first going to court?

In the scenario you presented, the creditor must obtain a money judgment against you in a court of law before a garnishment can be issued to your...

How can i get custody of my children?

You will have to go to court to modify the current custody order. The court can take the wishes of your daughters into consideration in the...

If the debts are solely in the name of your spouse, the only way you can be held liable for payment is through divorce and only then if the debts...

My sons father is not paying child support, is there anyway i can have him put in jail?

No. Failure to pay child support is not a criminal act. Only a court can make a finding of contempt. You may be able to have the court assist...