A custody order can be changed by agreement between the parents, or by the parent seeking the change filing a petition to change custody. The...

How do I divorce my husband who lives in N.C. when he refuses to sign. We have been separated 17yrs. He has 2 kids other woman.

You can't force him to sign a divorce agreement. If you have lived in Tennessee for more than six months, you can file for divorce in Tennessee,...

I want to file myself for a no-fault divorce in TN, but it states neither party can own any real property.

If you are trying to do this without representation I suggest that you make an appointment with an attorney for a one-time consultation and discuss...

I'm not sure if this is a good divorce strategy? And is it legal?

I agree with Attorney Houston that using bond revocation as leverage to get custody is a bad idea, for the reasons he stated. My recommendation is...

My husband has not file the divorce papers he signed he was going to do because he doesn't want to pay the divorce fees!!

Call the clerk's office at the court where your husband tried to file and find out if the divorce papers were filed or not. If not, and you are...

Can my uncle still adopt me at age 17

Attorney Brinkmeier's answer may be correct for Illinois, but adoption law is different from state to state. In Tennessee your uncle may adopt you...

What is the procedure for a friend to gain custody of a child who's parents are willing to sign over their rights?

Tennessee has a statute that provides for limited guardianship of a minor. Basically, the parent grants authority to the guardian to enroll the...

How do you file for a legal separation? I want to move to another city but my husband won't allow me to take our daughter.

I agree with Mr. Working and Mr. Cohen's answers. I would also add that, depending on how far away you want to move, you may need to comply with...

What will my spouse and myself need to proove to the irs regarding our grandson living with us

The IRS has brochures which very clearly explain the requirements to claim someone living in your house as a dependent for income tax purposes. Go...

I need to find an attorney in or near Clarksville TN experienced in Tribal Law regarding divorce and child custody.

I suggest you contact the Tribe. Recognized Native American Tribes generally have some sort of judicial court, and that court likely has a list of...