Why am i forced to pay child support when there has been no custody battle but more importantly when i have my child 4 days a wk

None of us were in court the day your case were heard, and we also haven't seen the order entered by the Judge or magistrate who heard your case....

DCS has peculiar stances in cases from time to time. I am not privy to all of the facts surrounding this case, but you do need to know that DCS...

What do I need to do

It really depends on the procedural posture of your case. For example, based on your question, I don't know whether you have already signed a...

Divorce and custody of a child question

This situation is a tricky one. Your divorce may certainly open the door to the natural parents to seek custody based on a material change in...

Can I get emergency custody of my grandson?

You may be able to get emergency custody of your grandson by hiring an attorney to file a petition in your county's Juvenile Court that alleges...

About two years ago my partner and I got into an altercation in which the police were called. I don’t remember anything.

I agree with what Mr. Jones says, but I would also add that you can help him by hiring (or helping him to hire) a criminal defense attorney in the...

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Can I get a visitation order with my child in another state if I’m in the military?

You would need to file a petition to establish parentage, and as part of that process you can ask the Court to grant you co-parenting time. Unless...

What do I do if my ex husband won’t sign papers for me to list the house for sale?

If he is refusing to sign, I'm not sure there is anything you can do short of filing a petition to have him held in contempt for refusing to follow...

How long does custody papers last it?

You would need to file a petition to terminate the parental rights of the parents, and you would also need to file a petition to adopt your...

In Tennessee, marijuana is still illegal, and Juvenile Courts do not approve of parents smoking marijuana. If you get clean and comply with any...