Unless there is a Court Order that prevents you from leaving the State, you have the freedom to travel out of State. However, if your child...

Adoption of grandchildren

You have grounds to seek termination of parental rights, and then follow up with an adoption. Even if the parents contest it, they are highly...

My husband now lives in Illinois I live in Tennessee I was wondering can he get. Divorce without me knowing ?

It is possible. For example, if he no longer knows where you live , has no valid address, he could file the divorce stating that you have...

Can I be separated from my wife and no plans of reconciliation just move on without court involvement?

You really need to make the separation-and divorce- official . I recommend that you meet with an attorney. Here are a few reasons why : 1. If...

Do I have to seek approval to move to another city in the same state if I have a temporary guardianship order for my niece?

In most custody situations, there is a document called a Parenting Plan which sets forth custody arrangements , etc. In that Plan, there is a...

We have helped parents in your situation many times. In Tenn., one way to terminate is to prove "abandonment" of the child. This is defined as no...

Can the department of child services caseworker use a pending non violent, sex or drug charge against me?

DCS most likely will bring it up in Court. The real question is what effect will that have on a custody case? A good lawyer can help minimize, if...

Can you please tell me who i can go to that is over them?

The surefire way for you to get some help for this child would be for you to hire a lawyer and to file for emergency custody based upon the neglect...

How can I get custody of the child? Temporary or permanent. Can I file for emergency temporary custody due to abandonment?

The baby's mother has every right to come her child at any time, unless you get a Court Order. You should consider hiring an attorney to file for...

There are many factors which a court considers in determining custody. Clearly, it will help if you move closer to the children. For example, if...