I need a divorce attorney but am unsure if I need a lawyer in TN or SC. Separation was filled in SC

Jurisdiction for divorce is contingent on multiple variables such as prior suiting pending; whether you have lived in Tennessee at least 6 months...

Why would child custody/ support case go from mediation to Deposition when the plaintiff never has shown for court?

I highly suggest you retain an attorney. The Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure allow opposing parties to take your deposition and generally allow...

How long does the other party have to file a hit and run after they already a severely damaged bumper before it?

Assuming you are inquiring about how long the owner of the vehicle you struck has to initiate a civil lawsuit against you, in Tennessee there is a...

If I have been paying for a car and the insurance on the car but neither were in my name I'm entitled to the settlement check

I would discourage you from suing your mother over such a small amount of money. Based your your inquiry, the car was legally in her name and...

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Can the Child Support Office establish Paternity for my Wife and I?

Generally no. You can have your attorney file a Motion with the court asking to compel mother to allow the child to undergo a paternity test. Since...

I am a stay at home mother and I want to get a divorce. I want primary custody of my two toddlers.

No, your being employed is not a prerequisite to getting primary custody of the children. Obviously you need to locate employment so you can...

How can I go about getting full custody of my child that currently lives in a different state

Under the UCCJEA, a federal law on jurisdiction adopted by most states, legal actions to establish custody or actions to modify custody must be...

What was the waiting period in Texas during the year 1942 to remarry when you got divorce?

You will need to contact an attorney licensed in Texas. There typically is only a 30 day waiting period in most states, the time allowed by the...

Whose help do I need?

I would suggest for your child's well-being that you get him some counseling to address his possible inappropriate conduct, but to also deal with...

If a child is 15 and wants to live with other parent can she choose... Or what the steps to take with out court

Unfortunately, the child's desire is only a factor the court will consider in assessing the fitness of the parents and the child's best interests....