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Do i need an attorney?

Jon's answer | Answered on April 13, 2013

From the plain language of the will you provide, she would receive money in an amount equal to the peach tree property. It is not clear from your...

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What constitutes desertion in a marriage?

Jon's answer | Answered on April 13, 2013

In TN desertion as a grounds for divorce is being absent for at least 1 year. There is also a grounds for divorce referred to as abandonment and...

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My husband and are going to get a uncontested divorce in the state of TN.

Jon's answer | Answered on April 12, 2013

The TN courts have issues approved forms for couples to file their own divorce. These are applicable so long as several conditions are met. These...

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If a woman has no income other than alimony, which has been not paid, can alimony be garnished in Tennessee?

Jon's answer | Answered on April 10, 2013

It is possible to obtain a court order to garnish the wages of your spouse to both cover current support and arrearage support. Depending on the...

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What kind of lawyer do I need when someone tries to conspire to steal from me?

Jon's answer | Answered on April 10, 2013

For the counter suit you need a commercial litigation attorney. You also need an attorney to defend in the PM's suit against you. This might be...

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Should my parents deed their fully paid house to me and my siblings or to our family corporation (made up of only the children)?

Jon's answer | Answered on April 10, 2013

You need to find an estate planning attorney for your mother to discuss her situation. Depending on other assets, her desires, prior gifts made,...

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I am trying to get an annulment from my husband. We got married may of 2012 and he went to jail a few days later for drugs.

Jon's answer | Answered on April 09, 2013

A annulment is a very limited form of ending a void or voidable marriage. From your facts in your question, you likely do not meet requirements...

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My mother passed away without a will or power of attorney, no life insurance..What do I do to claim/get her personal belongings?

Jon's answer | Answered on April 08, 2013

You might consider contacting the legal aid society in Chattanooga about providing or finding an attorney to handle probating your mothers estate.

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What does it mean to be "leagally sperated"?

Jon's answer | Answered on April 08, 2013

To be legally separated means a court has issued an order finding two people who are married should be considered separate. The court can divide...

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I have a temporary custody hearing coming up.my son is young and has autism.transitions are very hard going to dads.full custody

Jon's answer | Answered on April 08, 2013

It is not clear from your question where you are in the process. Is there an established custody arrangement that somebody is seeking to modify? ...

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Do i need an attorney?

What constitutes desertion in a marriage?

My husband and are going to get a uncontested divorce in the state of TN.

If a woman has no income other than alimony, which has been not paid, can alimony be garnished in Tennessee?

What kind of lawyer do I need when someone tries to conspire to steal from me?

Should my parents deed their fully paid house to me and my siblings or to our family corporation (made up of only the children)?

I am trying to get an annulment from my husband. We got married may of 2012 and he went to jail a few days later for drugs.

My mother passed away without a will or power of attorney, no life insurance..What do I do to claim/get her personal belongings?

What does it mean to be "leagally sperated"?

I have a temporary custody hearing coming up.my son is young and has autism.transitions are very hard going to dads.full custody