What is a realistic outcome that I can expect in TN?

Its difficult to give you a great deal of guidance on what will specifically happen in your divorce case on a forum such as this. However, I will...

Parental alienation is not a crime per se. However, some of the actions that are often taken by parents trying to alienate their child from the...

Husband not on birth certificate and wants visitations

First, the minor child that was just born to your Wife is legally your child unless and until someone else establishes paternity with court...

Should I hire a lawyer or is he going to get the same sentence whether I hire one or he uses a public defender?

The other attorneys have excellent advice. I write a separate answer only to urge you to NOT discuss the facts of your son's case with your son. ...

How did he obtain my police report before I have even had a court date or been convicted of anything and is that legal.

Police reports are public records, and as such can generally be obtained by any member of the general public. So yes, it was legal for your...

Cost of uncontested divorce in TN?

I agree with Mr. Pate that the first question will be whether your husband is going to be willing to sign agreed divorce paperwork. The fact that...

What is expected of a GAL?

If you have an attorney, discuss this issue with your attorney as he or she will be more privy to the relevant facts of your case and what steps...

What to expect when a guardian ad litem has been appointed?

If this matter is not an emergency, it may take some time for the Guardian ad Litem to begin his or her investigation. Whatever you do, I would...

After foreclosure auction how does the new owner evict the previous owners who have never moved out?

You will need to file a lawsuit commonly referred to as a detainer warrant in the Knox County General Sessions Court seeking a judgment for...

In Tennessee my boyfriends kids are in dcs would it be ok for him to take custody of his two girls and have his dad take temp

Courts typically do not like to separate siblings. However, different arrangements may be acceptable to a Court depending upon the particular...