Greetings, An available action is to file a petition to establish paternity. That will give the court the ability to force the test. You may...

Greetings, It is very strange indeed that DCS would file a restraining order in this type of case on those facts. I am not sure how they would...

Greetings, This is a tough issue when you have a parent that has not used a lot of their visitation. Trust is at an understandable low in these...

Thank you for your question. You certainly need to hire an attorney. He could ask the court fir full custody if you do not respond. If the...

Are they any attorneys out here interested in doing a child custody matter pro Bono?

I am not in your area, but would offer you two options. First, do not mistake having lack of funds as having an inability to pay. Many attorneys...

I want to know if my ex has the right to cut my daughters hair if she does not want it cut?

This issue is like so many in child custody. Unfortunately many parents use the child to get back at the other parent. this appears to be what is...

Do I stand a chance of receiving more custody of my children?

You must have a material change of circumstances to change child custody. The legislature has began to put pressure on the judges in Tennessee...

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This is an issue too difficult to explain in a short e-mail yet, the short answer is that you can terminate parental rights after 4 mo's of certain...

I need help getting visitation for my 2 year old son.

I am surprised you did not receive an answer on this case. You have to go to court for these issues. Unfortunately, being married means you have...

Should I relinquish my parental rights?

You have an absolute right to your child. All custody is temporary in most states. It happens frequently that custody is transferred with no more...