Like Chris said, it really depends on the amount. I'm not aware of any cases mandating it occur on every single case. If its under $10k, I am...

Do I need an attourney with me for an DUI appearence?

"Your honor, I would like an attorney. If I don't qualify for a Public Defender/Court Appointed Attorney, I would like more time to hire an...

Can my girlfriend legally move in with me?

To answer your question, no. There's nothing you can really do with speculations of abuse. If there's abuse, notify DCS and don't tell anyone. ...

How to get a paternity test for noncustodial male

Get an attorney and file a paternity petition. Its better to go ahead and deal with this now than later.

First of all, proving that they "lied" is usually pretty tough. Second, proving the elements of emotional distress are also pretty tough. Just...

My son is 17 and was just told he is the alleged father of an unborn child...can i as his parent request a dna test?

You can pay an attorney to petition the court on your son's behalf to establish paternity. Should paternity be established, then you might want to...

Can I get custody of my cousin who lives in Texas?

There's no simple answer to that. There's probably a Juvenile Court in TX that has seen this child, therefore the petition would need to be there....

Can a father of an unborn child just decide to give up his legal rights to the child and not be at all responsible for it

No. The only way this can happen is if there is someone willing to adopt and take his place. I recommend you go ahead and talk to the local child...

What can I do in getting something done about the Teacher cursing kindergarteners?

Recently in Nashville a parent planted a recorder on a child. Sure enough, the teacher was abusive to the kids, so with that evidence, I believe...

If I think my boyfriend is going to file for custoday of our son should I go ahead and file before he does?

It sounds like you are not married. That being the case, you need to establish paternity anyway. if you are fearful, why don't you two talk about...