How can I let my husband whom I left see the children with guarantee he will return them?

A temporary parenting plan signed by the judge can be put in place pending divorce. If there is no divorce pending, the parties can still have a...

My husband served with divorce papers on 7-28-2014. I have no attorney and I need to know if I should hire one.

For peace of mind if nothing else, consult with one of us local attorneys so that you may be appropriately advised based on your circumstances. ...

Can I leave the state of TN with my children even though their father and I aren't divorced?

With custody involving married persons, unless and until there is a court order signed by the judge, the parent who has physical custody of the...

There is a difference in serving a 2 day sentence and serving a 48 hour one. If someone is booked in and serves 1minute in jail, then they receive...

How do I modify a custody agreement

If there is already a Permanent Parenting Plan in effect, a Petition to Modify Permanent Parenting Plan would need to be filed to change any...

Abandonment

To terminate parental rights, the petitioner must prove two elements: 1) a ground exists (they are listed at tca 36-1-113) and 2) that...

Agreement to modify parenting plan

Typically, the agreement is contractually enforceable as of the day of mediation, meaning that neither party can refuse to sign when the plan is...

Received summons for uncontested divorce. One made a hasty decision. How does the couple stop the proceedings/divorce?

The filing party can nonsuit/dismiss the complaint. Another option would be to do an Order of Reconciliation wherein the parties agree to try to...

Looking for Custody Lawyer for my friend to get his son for good!!

He needs legitimated as the father of the child first and foremost. In Tennessee, a child can potentially have two fathers: a biological father...

I have 50/50 custody of my daughter her dad has Medicaid for him and her am I eligible to get it also

In answering this question, I assume you are asking if your child's father can carry you on Medicaid. Unfortunately, your insurance carrier isn't...