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Davidson county DCS

James's answer | Answered on June 13, 2015

If you do not want to take a drug test then you do not have to unless it is court ordered. However, if you know you will test clean, it may be...

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Child Support Attorney

James's answer | Answered on June 13, 2015

Get an experienced family law attorney to help you in this matter! Best of luck to you!

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My mother has passed and the apartment that she lived in has had the locks changed and will not let me in without a court order.

James's answer | Answered on June 13, 2015

There are a lot of missing facts. You should consult with an attorney in your area to throughly discuss the details. Best of luck to you!

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Do I have a case?

James's answer | Answered on June 13, 2015

You may be able to hold him liable if he intentionally allowed the home to go in to foreclosure. You should consult with an attorney in your area...

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Would it be better if my ex and I let our Divorce and Parenting Plan go to court since we can't seem to come to an agreement?

James's answer | Answered on June 13, 2015

A court will determine custody based on a set of statutory factors relating to the best interest of the child. The factors include but are not...

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Can my husband say I deserted him or our home and take everthing from me?

James's answer | Answered on June 13, 2015

Under Tennessee law, the following factors are considered by the court in equitably dividing marital property: 1) The duration of the...

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We have a 15 year old no property no stock or bonds we live separate nothing to split how long will it take to get divorced?

James's answer | Answered on June 13, 2015

In Tennessee, the minimum statutory waiting period for a divorce is 90 days after filing if the couple have minor children. It is 60 days after...

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My ex-husband's attorney wants to have a mediation to come to a settlement on money I was ordered to pay him in our divorce.

James's answer | Answered on June 13, 2015

If you violate a court order you could face jail time. You should meet with an attorney to discuss your options/defenses more thoroughly. Best of...

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Father wants time sharing with children after an 8yr absence on his part?

James's answer | Answered on June 12, 2015

In determining child custody, a court examines a set of factors in the Tennessee Code known as the best interest of the child factors. These...

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WHO GETS THE HOUSE??? DOES MY BROTHERS WIFE HAVE A CLAIM TO IT? CAN SHE TAKE THE HOUSE ? WHAT IF MY MOTHER DIES, DOES SHE GET IT

James's answer | Answered on June 09, 2015

Based on the facts given, if Mike was married with no will and no children, his wife takes the house. However, not knowing how the house was...

James Richard Cook II's Answers (234)

Davidson county DCS

Child Support Attorney

My mother has passed and the apartment that she lived in has had the locks changed and will not let me in without a court order.

Do I have a case?

Would it be better if my ex and I let our Divorce and Parenting Plan go to court since we can't seem to come to an agreement?

Can my husband say I deserted him or our home and take everthing from me?

We have a 15 year old no property no stock or bonds we live separate nothing to split how long will it take to get divorced?

My ex-husband's attorney wants to have a mediation to come to a settlement on money I was ordered to pay him in our divorce.

Father wants time sharing with children after an 8yr absence on his part?

WHO GETS THE HOUSE??? DOES MY BROTHERS WIFE HAVE A CLAIM TO IT? CAN SHE TAKE THE HOUSE ? WHAT IF MY MOTHER DIES, DOES SHE GET IT