I agree with the other attorneys that you will likely want to hire an attorney to help you through this process. You may want an attorney to review...

As an adult, is there a way I can cut all ties with my birth mother?

Your mother would not become your responsibility, if you choose not to help in those situations. Even if she were to list you as Executor or her...

If I require 2 weeks notice for my ex wife to exercise her 2 nights of parenting time could she hold me in contempt?

I agree that you cannot require 2 weeks' notice unless that requirement is in your parenting plan. However, you might consider filing to modify...

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What paperwork in Tn has to be submitted to have tn update the child support amount/order?

To modify a current order of support, you will have to show that, using the Tennessee Child Support Calculator, there is a 15% difference in what...

My husband wants to adopt my daughter but her biological father is on the birth certificate.

Your husband can still attempt to adopt your daughter, regardless of who is on the birth certificate. You will, however, need to file a petition to...

Does the father have a right to ask for a list of people living in the house with the ex wife and his 2 daughers?

I agree that you should certainly request a list of people living in the home if you are concerned. Whether or not you could enforce that request...

My husband filed a motion asking for me to return things that he gave me as gifts? Do I need to prove that he gave them to me?

It will depend on what the items are. For example, the judge might not allow him to remove large furniture from the home, but they would allow him...

Do I have to provide my address to my husband in a divorce if I am scared he will find and hurt me?

I agree that, if you are afraid for your safety, you need to consider filing for an order of protection. You can get that handled through a family...

Children were removed due to drugs in newborn's stool I would like to have custody of the newborn - What steps must I take?

I agree that more information is needed. I would like to know how you are related to the child? How long has the child been living with these...

Do I need a lawyer?

It sounds to me like you are working with DCS in what is known as a "Dependency and Neglect" case. I am glad that your daughter has been...