What can I do to protect my children from my ex's husband's children during their visits?

I agree with the other attorneys. You should consider filing a restraining order essentially restraining your ex from allowing the other children...

Can a parent having a mental illness affect the child's custody? Also is there any law about custody and breastfeeding?

A parent's mental illness COULD potentially effect child custody. When addressing child custody, the Court will look at a set of factors that...

Custodial for child

If the child is not properly being cared for or supervised, you could petition the court for custody. It is unclear if the child's father is in a...

My 14 yr old son wants to stay in TN after his visit this summer. He lives with his Dad in NH.

If you and your child's father cannot agree on custody, then your next option would be to file a Petition for Custody. A Court would examine a set...

Can habitual use of drugs affect child custody? Is photographic evidence enough or would more evidence be necessary?

Yes, it can be a factor in determining custody. Photographic evidence is strong evidence, especially if it is fairly recent and you can...

You COULD go to jail; however, that is UNLIKELY. The more likely result is you would be required to pay restitution, fine, court cost, community...

Generally speaking, it COULD. However, the 5-7 year old DUI convictions of your significant other will likely not be given a lot of weight in your...

Should I still seek Temporary emergency custody of my child if the drug & alcohol addicted other parent has agreed to move out ?

Absolutely. As the above attorney mentioned, in Tennessee, if a child is born out of wedlock, the mother has sole custody rights. As it stands...

If my 6 yr old boys are at their moms does she have the right for her boyfriend to spend the night in the house with boys there.

Generally speaking, no it is not illegal. However, there are exceptions. For example, you may have a provision in your divorce agreement, if...

Need a divorce without paying a ton, can I file my own paperwork in Knox County TN?

Yes, you can file your own Complaint for Divorce; however, I do not recommend it. In regards to which County to file it in, the spouse filing for...