May I divorce my husband from another state, especially since I do not know where he is living?

You may file for divorce in Tennessee even though your husband lives in another state. This is because you have been in Tennessee for the requisite...

Can I file for alimony after a divorce

There is most likely nothing you can do. However, you may wish to discuss your matter with an attorney to see if there was any fraud involved with...

Does my current husband have to pay alimony since I was getting it before we married?

You let your first husband off the hook when you remarried. You will have to show a need and an ability to pay before your current husband will be...

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Do we need a lawyer to file for an uncontested divorce, if so can we use the same attorney?

Frequently one party is represented in an uncontested divorce and the other party is not. This is permissible, however, the attorney will only...

If the order was entered more than 30 days ago you have missed your deadline for seeking an appeal. I cannot determine from your question whether...

Would like to know how to get my alimony payments reduced or tossed out

Alimony in futuro is modifiable when there is a change in circumstances. Whether the court will modify the alimony will depend upon the amount of...

My husband has a warrant for him in tn and says he is in Texas can he file for divorce and will it show up that he has a warrant

The filing of a divorce action in Texas will not automatically place the court on notice of the Tennessee warrant. Also, depending upon the nature...

Am I obligated to meet on a Saturday if my ex cant make the court ordered every other Friday meet time for visitation with kids?

You should follow the terms of your Order/Parenting Plan unless there is an agreement to do otherwise. People often make agreements to deviate...

How long does a judge have to give you your court papers?

If a matter is under advisement with the court for an extended period of time it may be necessary to file a motion to ascertain the status. This...

How long do I have before I respond to papers served concerning my ex wife pursuing custody of our 17 year old? TN...

Typically, you have 30 days to answer a petition unless a hearing is scheduled sooner in the event injunctive relief has been granted. I am...