How do I initiate a petition? should I wait until respondent does? Can OP be modified to include, since the judge wrote it in?

I agree that you have no obligation to file for the other parent's visitation. However, if you are interested in receiving child support, you could...

Why does she not want to go to court?

Please contact a local family law attorney. There are several issues that you need to address to ensure you are protected. First of all, you need...

How do i get custody back of my children from their father even though i had my kids since they was born cause of false allegati

This is going to depend on what kind of case removed custody of your children. If the father simply filed for custody, you can file a petition to...

Can fathers right be taken automatically?

No. His rights cannot be automatically terminated. You can, however, file a Petition for Termination of Parental Rights, and you would allege in...

Can overnight visitation be removed for inability to provide appropriate sleeping arrangements?

I agree that this is an issue, and it's something the court would consider. I believe you might want to talk with an attorney in a consultation so...

My ex husband is telling me that he wants to get custody of my son. At what age can a child say who he wants to live with in TN

A child is able to testify to his/her preference regarding custody at the age of 12. A judge can hear testimony at an earlier age, but that is at...

Can you file for custody of a child in the state they were born if they no longer live there and are not a resident?

I would agree that Tennessee becomes the child's home state after he/she has resided here for at least 6 months. After that date, custody issues...

FLORIDA- If the father has sole parental responsibility & sole parental time sharing and he is in germany in a military capacity

This would depend on whether you currently have a parenting plan in place and what the terms of that plan are. Typically, parents in Tennessee, do...

How or where to get help about the custodial of your child

There is no way to know given the lack of information you provided. However, if you are having issues, you should consider speaking with a family...

If you signed a Voluntary Acknowledgment of Paternity, I would contact a family law attorney immediately to make sure you rescind that within the...