How hard would it be for my husband to adopt my son?

Yes, unfortunately, you will need to address the biological father's rights. We handle these pretty frequently, and what I typically see is that...

How does this work?

If the children have lived here in Tennessee for at least 6 months, Tennessee is now their home state and would have custody jurisdiction. It...

My divorce is final. Our decree states that mediation is required. My ex won't attend mediation because he won't pay for it

If you are attempting to modify your Permanent Parenting Plan, and you have requested mediation and he has refused, I would go ahead and file your...

The MDA is a contract, and I would definitely advise you to reach out (through counsel) to your Husband and/or his attorney to see if this issue...

Can I turn my kids mother in for certain issues?

I am sorry to hear about your situation. I would suggest that you consult with an attorney and discuss filing a petition to modify support and your...

Should a parenting plan be modified without a lawyer present?

I would advise your husband to meet with an attorney. A parenting plan will not be enforceable unless it has been filed with the court, and...

There is no way to avoid court in a termination/adoption proceeding. However, it sounds like you have grounds for termination, and you should...

Can the defendant in a Dependancy and Neglect Petiton file an Answer to the petition in Juvenile Court?

You can absolutely file an Answer, but your attorney can also do that on your behalf. I would consider meeting with an attorney prior to your...

Definitely contact an attorney in the Middle Tennessee area. An attorney can work with you and the clerk's office to determine what was filed and...

What rights does my wife have with her step-son while I am away on business?

I agree that you should still be able to have your son during that time. As long as the person is appropriate, it would be up to you who you choose...