My father passed away yesterday. I am his first born, and he abandoned me (and my 2 brothers). He refused to pay child support

In Tennessee, the right to collect child support passes from the custodial parent when the child turns 18. That window is open for a very limited...

If the father of my child signs his parental rights away, can I also keep his family from having rights later on?

You should consult local counsel. I would suggest Jim Hickman or Cynthia Wyrick. They both practice family law.

Can my wife detest a will that was only left to right to surviver?

You should consult with a local probate attorney to determine if there is anything to be done. If there was no will naming the grandchild as an...

Getting married & fiancée is being sued.

The most important thing for you is to maintain seperate property from your fiancé. That way, none of your real or personal property can be...

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My neighbor is dying and wants to give me guardianship can we handle this privately or do i need a lawyer?

You can do it by agreement but you must file a petition. It would be best to have that before she passes. At a minimum, you might have her write...

Do you need to file a legal separation b4 filing for Divorce. Husband left over 2 yrs ago for a job transfer.

In Tennessee you can just file for divorce. Upon filing there is a 60/90 day waiting period before you can obtain a final decree.

Can he beat state charges on domestic violence?

He should talk to his attorney to discuss odds. Generally speaking, TN has a provision that allows the state to proceed against the aggressor...

My husband is in jail for assaulting me will they let him out

This is a difficult question to answer because there is indication about your husband's prior history. If he has a prior criminal history, it is...

Can a non-custodial parent that owes arrears close the case when he is the one that opened it? or does it take both parents to

Usually the opening party can also close the file. But just as easily as it gets closed, you could open a file with CS services and seek...

My wife is coming into some money from two car accidents, but,she leaving me,am i intiled to half that money married 21yr?

It depends. Did the accident occur while you were married to her? Did you support her because she was unable to work? If yes, you may be...