How do I go about collecting child support and daycare expenses?

You will need to file a petition seeking to have her held in contempt for failure to pay as ordered. If you hire an attorney to file a contempt...

I live in Tennessee. How do I get custody of my grandchildren who live with me? My daughter abuses them and CPS will not step in

You can hire an attorney to file a petition seeking custody alleging that your grandchildren are dependent and neglected in the care of their...

How to get guardianship

Natural parents have superior parental rights to others under both our State and Federal Constitutions. As such, you will have a heavy burden to...

Denied court ordered visit did we do the right thing?

You need to immediately report this abusive conduct to CPS via their child abuse hotline. The number is 1-877-237-0004. If CPS determines that...

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Child Support

You can file a petition seeking a downward modification of your child support based upon her increase in income and your decline in income. ...

No, BUT it is very unwise to remarry within thirty (30) days because the final decree may be appealed at any point during that time frame. It is...

My ex has left our daughter with his wife while he stays with his uncle. Can I get custody?

If the custody order that currently governs in your case was entered by a Tennessee Court, then it may be possible to file your case in the State...

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What percentage constitutes equal parenting time?

Ms. Castles is correct in stating that the statute looks at whether the parents exercise "substantially equal" co-parenting time as a threshold...

In most circumstances, it is not illegal to flip off a law enforcement officer. However, if you are being lawfully stopped (i.e. for speeding,...

What can I do to protect my rights as a father?

You need to hire an attorney as soon as possible to challenge these allegations. You need to make sure that you preserve any evidence that you may...