Can my parents keep my child in their custody because they do not approve of my new boyfriend?

Ultimately, it will not be a decision for your parents to make, but for the judge to make. If the judge decides that you should be given back...

Is it possible for my husband to adopt my 4yr.old,give him his surname & would his bio-father still have to pay child support??

If your husband adopts your child, your ex will not have to pay support and he will not be allowed visitation. But you will have to terminate his...

Is it possible to get sole custody and only allow supervised visitation

Yes, it is possible. The other attorney is correct, you should document everything. Keep a calendar and write it down. Keep screenshots of text...

Will my brother have to pay child support

The previous attorney's answer is correct. I would add that if the baby's mother does not file for child support soon after the birth, your brother...

Is there a statute of limitations for a father that was never married to the mother to file for visitation?

Yes, he can still seek visitation. Whether he would receive it and if so, what kind and how much would be up to the judge. You should talk to an...

Dropping an order of protection. Do Ihave to show up to court?

If you do not appear in court, the Order of Protection will likely be dismissed anyway, but if you want to be sure it is dismissed you should...

What are the most important things to ask during a consultation with an attorney for a divorce with children in TN?

I respectfully disagree that you should bring a small child to a consultation. The consultation is an important business meeting. If you bring...

Motion for contempt and a motion to modify support filed. Post divorce. What will be next step?

You don't have to mediate contempt either-- only modification (usually), so generally you would have your hearing on contempt and child support...

How will the court likely rule on property division on a house that was purchased after marriage?

It depends on several things, but the use of potentially separate funds to purchase a marital home can be considered transmutation-- that means...

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The 20k question

If your father is home and competent, you do not have a dog in the fight. If he is not competent, I would suggest consulting with an elder law or...