Can I be sued for "mental suffering and distress" from the husband of a woman I have had an affair with in Tennessee?

Unfortunately, you can be sued for just about anything no matter how frivolous the claim may be. Once a frivolous lawsuit has been filed, the court...

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If I don't want a divorce and my husband does do I have to sign the papers and sign for them if I am served?

Absolutely not. In Tennessee there are two types of divorces: "uncontested" meaning the parties are agreeable to the terms of the divorce; or...

Procedurally, you need to file a Response with the Court in opposition to the Complaint served by your spouse, and you must do so within 30 days of...

How do you get a child's name change?

You should hire a Montgomery County attorney to file a petition for name change. If the father is different than believed, you should also include...

Do my husband and i have the right to file for custody of our grandchildren. if we have provided for them since they were born

Under the precedent of Blair v Badenhoe, yes grandparents can seek custody of their grandchildren. Your inquiry fails to state whether the...

Should my ex be financially supporting our children?

I highly suggest you retain an attorney. Your attorney will need to file a Petition with the Court seeking Modification of the Parenting Plan to...

Ex husband hasnt paid child support or seen the child

Under your fact scenario you will need to retain an attorney to file a Petition to Terminate the father's parental rights and Petition for...

MY daughter is 12. can she decide where she wants to live?

There is no magic age in which a child can decide or control the outcome of visitation. A child should never be put in the middle of a custody...

Can I pick up my kids from my husband?

I would strongly suggest you initiate a divorce and motion the court for temporary custody. In your present situation, there is no Order in place...

Slip and fall statute on a minor?

In Tennessee, the statute of limitations to recover medical expenses for treatment received by a minor is the claim of the parent, and the parent's...