Can my ex husband do anything about me moving out of state with our kids if he is in jail?

Parental relocation and the time paremeters afforded both parents is codified at TCA 36-6-108. The statute lays out that your letter of intent to...

As grandparents of the child, without a legal guardianship over the child, you would not have to be named as an actual party to the DCS action...

How do I get Permanent guardianship of my 3 grandchildren.?

It is very important to understand that you must immediately file to become the legal guardian or custodian of the children concerned in the...

How can I get rights to see my daughter?

You need to file a Petition to establish paternity that asks the Juvenile Court to establish a permanent parenting plan in which you are asking to...

What should I do about my father's lack of a will?

When a person dies intestate or without a will in Tennessee, the laws of intestate succession apply. If your father was not married at the time of...

Steps needed to get custody of grandchildren?

You should contact CPS (DCS) first because they will attempt to place the child with appropriate relatives within the State first. As grandparents...

Most court's will provide a litigant a 30 day window within which to hire new counsel or they will be deemed to be representing themselves. If your...

Yes it is illegal. There are truancy laws enforced by the Juvenile Court that cover your child missing school, and a violation of such can result...

What are the next steps to take if your age 7 child, crying, reports nonphysical abuse of stepmother?Time is court ordered.

You will need to have an attorney file a Petition for modification of the present parenting plan, and a Motion for a restraining order. If the...

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How can my husband get a divorce by default when he knows where I am. I see my children twice a month and call every day.

You can have an attorney file what is called a Rule 60 motion asking the Court to set aside the Final Decree of divorce because it was obtained by...