No, your husband cannot force you to pay him rent. He can make some sort of request through the courts as part of your final settlement or even...

What is the cost for a legal separation? I'm a Tennessee resident, and my wife is 9 weeks pregnant t .

I agree with Attorneys Snyder and Couture. Another option may be, if you go ahead and file your divorce petition, but end up wanting to try and...

My daughter has a Gaurdian Ad Litem. I want to ask for a continuance in order to seek my own legal counsel. Do I have that rig

I would need more information on the status of your case. I would assume DCS is involved? Is your daughter still in your care of has she been...

Can I do my own divorce if my spouse won't respond?

You can get a divorce on your own but you need to make sure your husband has been properly served. If you can get him served, and he doesn’t...

Can I challenge the lawyer that is executor of my father's estate (or at least his methods)?

You would really need to contact a Virginia attorney as their law and procedure may vary from ours in Tennessee. A lot of what you can do depends...

My child’s father is not allowing me to see our son. We have had equal time with our son for 10 years. What do I need to file

I agree with Attorney Houston provided that the shared parenting time you refer to was provided for in a permanent parenting plan currently in...

Can my estranged husband and I complete our divorce without an attorney?

Anyone can file for divorce on their own although it is not always recommended. Most courts even have forms you can fill out to assist you. The...

TN: Unmarried parents and the presumption of joint/shared custody. I want sole custody. Can I successfully fight this?

The prevailing standard will always be what is in the best interests of the child pursuant to TCA 36-6-106. It will be difficult for you to find an...

Can my boyfriend adopt my son without the non custodial father’s consent?

You can petition the court to terminate his parental rights but it is not a process the court takes lightly. There are a lot of steps involved in...

How can me and my sister do a lawsuit for partition against our brother because we want to sell our mom and dad's house and he

You really should get an attorney to assist you with this simply because of the procedural requirements. However, you can always check your county...