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If I have joint custody, do I have to pay child support?

James's answer | Answered on June 07, 2015

Child support is based on a formula. Parents, attorneys, and judges have very little discretion is determining the amount of child support to be...

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How is Child Support amount determined? Is it determined the same way in all types of Custody?

James's answer | Answered on June 07, 2015

You can download Tennessee's Child Support Calculator. You'll need the number of days each child is scheduled to spend with each parent, each...

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If my ex got emergency temporary custody can he keep my child from me and ignore me about her well being. How can I see her

James's answer | Answered on June 06, 2015

It depends on the missing facts. You should speak with a custody attorney in your area. Best of luck!

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How do i get custody of my children from my mother?

James's answer | Answered on June 06, 2015

You would file a Petition for Custody. You should speak with a custody attorney in your area. There is a lot of background information needed to...

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I have joint custody of my 17 year old son. He wants to come live with me. Can I go get him?

James's answer | Answered on June 05, 2015

You should not do anything to violate the current custody order. If you would like to change it, then you should file a Petition for Modification....

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How are pension funds treated Chapter 7 TN bankruptcy? Are pension funds protected from creditors for a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

James's answer | Answered on June 05, 2015

It depends. Not all pension plans are the same. Federal law fully protects some retirement plans, but other plans are partially exempt and others...

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Our now 24 yr old son became disabled in a MVA at 17 yrs old via a traumatic brain injury.

James's answer | Answered on June 05, 2015

You need to immediately meet with a social security attorney in your area. Best of luck to you all.

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Can I sue the city of Cleveland Tn, for slander ..the put me on the news, Facebook, and the newspaper. For a crime they dismiss

James's answer | Answered on June 05, 2015

I would need more information to assess your case, especially, what did the newspaper say? As on of the attorneys indicated, if the newspaper said...

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Can I get an annulment instead of divorce since it's only been four months?

James's answer | Answered on June 05, 2015

A divorce ends the marriage. An annulment not only ends the marriage, but it treats the marriage as if never happened. In Tennessee, you can have...

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How do I start divorce proceedings against my husband who is in prison in TN?

James's answer | Answered on June 04, 2015

To start a divorce proceeding, you will need to file a Complaint for Divorce. Mr. Houston provided a detailed answer in which I agree with. ...