Discovery.. Why do we have to submit bank statements for all checking/savings? What exactly are the lawyers looking for?
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Answered on June 21, 2024
The discovery of bank statements during a divorce is for the purpose of finding relevant information including but not limited to the potential...
How do I approach the court for grandparent visitation in tn?
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Answered on June 21, 2024
Tennessee does have a grandparent visitation statute; however, it is limited in its application. A great deal of additional information would...
What do I do if I received a summons after the 30 day due date?
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Answered on June 21, 2024
Generally speaking, the time you have to file an Answer in response to a Summons runs from the date you are served with the Summons as opposed to...
What if my ex-spouse does not meet me with the children as per the court ordered parenting plan, what are my options?
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Answered on June 21, 2024
Yes, you can enforce the Tennessee Court order in Texas. You might have to hire an attorney in Texas to domesticate the order in a local Texas...
In TN, if a juvenile rapes another juvenile, but the victim doesn't come forward until a few years later, can charges be filed?
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Answered on June 14, 2024
While it is true that the Juvenile Court no longer has jurisdiction over the 19 year old perpetrator, the District Attorney could seek to prosecute...
If me and my ex both miss child support court in Tennessee will they arrest either one of us. ?
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Answered on June 14, 2024
If the case that has been filed against you involves alleged contempt of court (either civil or criminal contempt), then it is likely that you will...
Can dcs take my newborn child if I have a open case and a child in state
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Answered on May 03, 2024
Yes, if DCS is already involved and has your other child in state custody, there is a good chance that they will seek removal of your expected...
If we were divorced in 2015 and got back together are we lawfully married or divorce
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Answered on April 22, 2024
As the other attorney has indicated, Tennessee does not recognize any type of common law marriage. Accordingly, if as you state you were granted a...
Can my boyfriend and I live together after he got arrested for domestic?
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Answered on April 22, 2024
You and your boyfriend continuing to live together pending his court date for the criminal domestic assault charge would likely be violation of...
What happens if the spouse refuses to pay the other spouse equity from the home as directed by the MDA?
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Answered on April 16, 2024
The spouse that was supposed to receive a payout will need to file a petition to have the ex-spouse held in contempt of court. Depending on the...