Can i get ss benefits from my foster son's dead mother

In not clear if you are operating as a "good Samaritan" on your own or if you are operating as a licensed foster care home. If you are a Good...

How old does a child/teenager have to be to decide which parent to live with?

A court "shall" hear the preference of a child at the age of 12 but that doesn't mean the court will do what the child is requesting. In other...

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Im a single mother who lives with her family and work and go to school. my ex boyfriend who the father of my 3 year old son just

In the state of TN, custodial rights of a child born out of wedlock are with the mother, unless the court gives the father parental/visitation...

Is there anyways we can get any visitation?

You need to consult with a local custody attorney.

Is it possible for a next of kin to mediate with state courts in order to take custody of a child who is in fostercare?

The party seeking custody can complete an ICPC with DCS or file their own separate petition for custody. Tennessee favors kinship/family placement...

You are considered a minor until age 18 in Tennessee. If you leave home, you could be charged as a runaway in the juvenile court. If your friend...

IN A SHELBY COUNTY TENNESSEE DIVORCE WHAT FORM SHOULD I FILL OUT IF COURT AWARDED PROPERTY WAS NEVER GIVEN TO ME BY MY EX SPOUSE

It sounds like you have a contempt issue to be addressed with the court. I am not aware of a "form" to use for that request. I would suggest...

If i fill for bank rupt will i still have too pay child support? considering its the reason that i am losing everything that

Child support is not dischargeable in bankruptcy. You may be entitled to a reduction of the support as ordered. You should request a modification...

Ive been married six weeks my husband has asked me for a divorce . I live in ten what are my rights.

You should consult with a local attorney to discuss all the relevant facts.

I WAS NEVER READ MY MIRANDA RIGHTS, WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT THIS???WILL IT HELP MY CASE??

You have an attorney. It would be unethical for another attorney to advise you. However, if you choose to retain private counsel, you are...