My bipolar father now is taking me to court for rights to my son. How can I stop this if he has money and I don't?

Your father would have to prove that you pose a specific harm to your child in order to take custody away from you. He would need to file a...

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Does TN always pay established child support on the 1st-3rd?

Payment of child support through the central receipting unit in Nashville can be sporadic. You can check you child support pay history online if it...

Can my ex-husband sign over his rights or give up visitation to our two children in Tennessee?

As usual, Mr. Rasberry's response was timely and correct. I would add that short of an adoption, a parent can only "surrender his rights," not his...

Do I have to file a petition to relocate with court in addition to sending a letter to the non custodial parent?

Mr. Rasberry is correct. All you need to do is mail the letter, certified, with the above info. It is the other parents duty to file a petition to...

Children's mother was killed in accident father is in jail about to be released but dont know if the grandma has filed custody

Parents do not always have a right to custody of their children that is superior to all others. There is a presumption that is true, but if it can...

Sexual Battery of a 17yr a month before 18

I am not sure what you mean that you "have custody just through the court, not the state?" The courts are an arm of the state. Not that that...

Can my ex terminate his parental rights & relieve himself of support obligation?

Not sure what his health issues are, but you should consider taking out a life insurance policies against him in your child's name so that your...

My husband is on child support, but he recently had a injury settlement and child support took the full amount, took income taxe

Bank accounts are fair game too. They are also reporting him to the credit agencies every month. You may be able to file an objection to the income...

Unmarried parents mother says theres no such thing as joint lagal custody

Greed. At a minimum, schedule a 1 hour consult with an attorney to review the proposed parenting plan and discuss your options.

If legal custody is joint, who pays for extracurricular activities?

Yes, your parenting plan provisions should cover those questions. Additionally, if you think he is underemployed you should also address that...