At what age can a child decide what parent they want to live with?

This is a common misconception that the child can choose which parent. First of all what an onerous burden to place on a child, second most...

Does a father still get rights after abandonment?

Technically there is no abandonment yet. Although the father should be responsible for pre-natal care and other associated costs of the pregnancy...

My sons ex girlfriend said she is not going to put his name on the birth certificate. Can he have this changed and if so how?

I am assuming they are no longer together and that she has not given birth yet? Acutally both parents have to consent for the fathers name to be...

What is customarily the punishment for 1st Offender in Tennessee for Domestic Assault?

YOU NEED TO TALK WITH AN ATTORNEY!!!! I can not stress that enough! Do not go to court without an attorney as if you were to plead guilty or be...

What are my/my daugher's rights and obligations in relation to a petition for parentage?

Technically the only way for an unmarried father to establish his rights or gain the right to visitation and be a part of the child's life is a...

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Most courts have a "informal" process for handling such crimes as what you have been charged with. Generally it would entail the store being...

Ur son who is 24 has a 4 year old daughter...he was not aware of her until she was 13 mo old...he has been paying child support

Depending on what you are looking to accomplish and what steps have been taking would determine what legal rights he currently has. To gain...

Juvenile or Adult trial?

If the crime occured prior to you turning 18, you will appear in Juvenile court and generally charges such as these remain in Juvenile Court for...

If I'm facing misdemeanor marijuana possession, and I leave to a different state.. Will the charges be dropped when I turn 18?

Absolutely not! Go to court and face the Judge and complete whatever requirements the court asks you to complete. Do not think it will go away as...

Daughter is facing underage consumption in Trousdale Cty TN, first offense for anything. Is she facing jail time or probation?

She would not be facing jail time but depending on what statute she was charged under she could be facing the loss of her drivers license. You may...