Do I need the father to sign his rights over if he's not acting as the father or never signed the birth certificate?

You would have to either terminate his rights or have him surrender his rights during adoption proceedings. Until his rights are terminated, he...

Can my husband sell our house if my name is on the deed even though I don't live there?

If your name is on the deed, I don't believe that he will be able to sell the home without your consent unless he commits fraud. However, filing...

The court may allow such an arrangement, but there is no guarantee. Courts are hesitant to allow children to reside on a full time basis in the...

You should consult with an attorney that handles child custody matters as soon as possible. The attorney will likely need to file a petition in...

What will happen in Circuit Court on the day we go?

I agree with Ms. Fowler. You need to hire an attorney if you do not currently have one. Attempting to handle this on your own is not a wise...

Divorce lawyer

Call an attorney who handles divorce cases in order to get a consultation. Initial consultations are usually free. You can use the avvo find a...

Do I need to get a Lawyer?

If he is not on the birth certificate and has never established paternity through legal proceedings, then pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 36-2-303,...

Why would child custody/ support case go from mediation to Deposition when the plaintiff never has shown for court?

If she is represented by counsel, it is not always necessary for her to appear at court appearances. If she is represented by an attorney, and you...

First offense misdemeanor shoplifting charge. Need advice!

First, there are various possible ways that this offense may be kept off your record depending upon the particular facts of your case. If you have...

If he is paying child support through a wage garnishment, you are not going to be able to terminate his rights based upon the statutory ground of...