It may be continued, but that is at the discretion of the judge. Discuss this issue with your current attorney. If that doesn't ease your mind,...

Yes, they can terminate your rights. If you do not surrender your rights voluntarily, they can conduct a trial during which they must prove a) a...

Back child support issue, please advise?

If you are going to court for contempt, they will ask you why you haven't paid the support. Sometimes, they will reset the case to give the person...

The breathalyzer errored. Is it worth challenging?

Not only can the validity of the test results be investigated, but also the officer administering it. How many times has that officer administered...

Do I have to pay child support still if I sign my rights are complete gone

If you voluntarily surrender your rights, you are still on the hook for current child support until the adoption is final. Once the adoption goes...

My husband filed for divorce on May 28th. I have no income due to applying disability. How am I supposed to support myself?

Get an attorney as soon as possible. Once served with the divorce complaint, you only have 30 days to respond with a formal answer filed in court....

Can I keep my sons' father from coming back into their lives after a long absence?

With children born out of wedlock, the residence of the child is deemed with the mother unless otherwise modified by court order. At this point,...

It sounds like it is a very adversarial case to begin with, and filing a complaint may exacerbate it. In representing clients, attorneys state the...

I have a Question is it illegal to date a 16 year old if I am twenty and her family is ok with it

I would be cautious. If any of the conduct detailed in other answers occurs, it is a strict liability crime. Consent or family approval are not...

We have a young man who will be 18 years old next month. Are we still responsible for him at 18 when he won't follow rules TN

Once a minor reaches the age of majority (age 18), the parent/custodian/guardian is no longer responsible for the minor. So once he turns 18, he...

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