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

A parent can't just "sign away" their rights WITHOUT someone else being in a position to assume those rights. The person assuming those rights...

Do i have the right to ban my in-laws from visiting my son who is in a group home?

First, put the group home on notice of the father's being in the registry. Second, tell them you do not think its in the BEST INTEREST of the...

Yes, but you will need to weigh the costs of it. Due to Medical Malpractice reform in Tennessee, it is quite expensive to get any medical...

What do I ask the Juvenile court for if I want a record of my convictions/pleas? Is there a specific form for this?

Just go ask the juvenile court clerk for a print off of your convictions. That should satisfy them.

In the state of TN can a grandparent forbid a parent to see their children if the parent's are not divorced but living together?

They can keep him out of their house, but they can't forbid him from seeing his kids. So, the wife could take the kids out of the house for his...

If I leave my parents house at 17 in Tennessee can they do anything to me or who I may be staying with?

Yes. That's called being a "runaway", which could land you in DCS custody. Yes, they could criminally charge the one you stay with as well. As...

My 16 y.o. niece rear-ended another vehicle. She was sent a letter stating she had three options.

Normally, when they go through traffic school, the citiation is "informally adjudicated" (ie: retired). If she has another one, it could come...

At what age can I move out of my home?

18. Before that and you will be a run away. Tenn. does have emancipation law, but I've never seen a judge grant one. It is highly unlikely that...

How do i answer the petition if iagree to the divorce, but not the grounds?

If you contest the terms, then it would be contested. You really need to figure out a way to hire an attorney. I suspect if you keep looking and...

Can any legal action be taken as to negligence or any other?

Absolutely. While the damages are probably not very high, it sounds like the driver was extremely negligent, not just in the accident itself, but...