How can I find the father to establish paternity?

You can't set support if you can't get him served. You could hire a PI to try and track him down. If you are in need of financial assistance you...

Can I petition for 3rd party visitation or my parents for grandparent visitation should the father try to cut us out?

Only the child's grand parents have standing in TN to petition for visitation. However even they will have a steep hill to climb as they will need...

What are my chances of beating this case and where do I begin. I really do not want to go to jail. Please help!

Retain an attorney. Do not speak with anyone in law enforcement about this either. In order for the state to convict you they will have to show...

Is Heather at risk for losing custody of Luke? What is the most likely outcome in terms of custody and support?

The default rule in TN is when unmarried persons have a child it is in the full custody of the mother until the father takes some action to change...

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Was the marijuana discovered legally since it wasn't an actual search? Also what punishments am i facing? Possible jail time?

The offenses you described are all A misdemeanors, max punishment is 11 months 29 days on each. The violation of implied consent is a civil not...

How long can a person be imprisoned for in 2016 for aggravated robbery?

Agg Robbery is a B felony. Depends on his range though. Could be looking at anywhere from 8 to 30 years at varying % of release eligibility...

How can I regain more custody of my children?

You would need to file a post divorce modification of the permanent parenting plan. You need to allege that based on the facts you stated a...

How do I regain custody after my mom adopted my 4 year old son what do I have to do

If the child was already adopted you either had to surrender your parental rights or they were terminated involuntarily. As a result in the eyes of...

If I'd like could I move out of my home at 17 ? Like maybe if I was almost a month or two away from 18 , heard that was legal ?

You could file for emancipation, if the court grants it you would legally be under your own guardianship.

Does both parents have to sign or just one

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