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My son wants to have his name changed and take my last name. We have no contact with his father. Is it possible to have his name
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Answered on December 14, 2012
You must give notice to the father and show that it is in the child's best interest. If dad doesn't oppose, fails to appear or the court finds a...
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How long do u have to be seperated in tn b4 ur devorced?
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Answered on December 13, 2012
The divorce complaint must be on file for at least 90 days because there are children involved. However, there is no set time frame to be...
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I need to know how to handle visition for my child father
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Answered on December 13, 2012
You may have grounds to modify your current parenting schedule. Since Dad doesn't have housing or employment, the court may find that a material...
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I am bi in the father of my kids has no rights does not pay child support can i change there last names they have my last name
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Answered on December 13, 2012
Maybe. Name changes are typically done in Chancery Court and although the father doesn't pay child support, you would have to give him notice of...
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My fiance disciplined his son and his ex wife called the police..DCS had the kids removed his home. can he get them back?
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Answered on December 13, 2012
Corporal punishment in Tennessee is permitted provided it is done appropriately. My experience has been that most judges approve spanking on the...
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Childs father in Army. Paternity test done in 2009 and paternity proven. Have yet to be able to get a support order
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Answered on December 13, 2012
In Tennessee, once he is established as the father the Court can Order that he pay child support, a portion of birthing expenses and out of pocket...
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I am 16 years old and i want to know how i would get emancipated where i could live with my dad not my mom?
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Answered on December 12, 2012
Emancipation is difficult because it usually requires that you be financially supporting yourself, be able to house and already show that not only...
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I need advice!!!
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Answered on December 12, 2012
Absolutely not!!!! If he gets custody you must prove a material change of circumstance to regain custody.
You should talk with a...
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My ex-husband is not abiding by the set parenting plan. What form do I need to get to have the court modify our parenting plan?
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Answered on December 10, 2012
There are a couple if options. You can file for contempt or to modify based upon the circumstances. But there isn't really a "form" to direct you...
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Does living with a man constiute being an unfit mother?
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Answered on December 10, 2012
Not necessarily. If the man in question has a criminal history, is violent or otherwise acts in a way that is not in the child's best interest,...
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