You can request the orders and any other documents in the court file from the Clerk's office. If you have a TCSES number and pay through the...

Generally, courts do not allow children to choose which parent they want to live with. With that said, the court will listen to a child's...

Despite not being involved in your granddaughter's life, the mother would still be entitled to notice of the adoption and she would have to be...

Can I move out of state if I have sole custody of my child but am under a grandparent visitation court order?

I do not believe the grandparent visitation order would prevent you from moving out of Tennessee. If you were to move, though, you would still...

Judges generally do not terminate parental rights if there is no one to adopt the children. Terminating parental rights without an adoption leaves...

If a birth parent signed to terminate their parental rights and 3 months later says they changed their mind, is that legal?

It is unlikely that he can revoke whatever document he signed, but without knowing what exactly he signed it is difficult to answer your question. ...

The Department will have to prove the grounds alleged in its petition for termination and that termination is in the child's best interest. Based...

Married in nigeria,can we get a divorcein tn?

If you live in Tennessee, and have been here for at least 6 months, you can file for divorce here. You should contact an attorney in your area for...

How do I transfer a case between states?

You could register the California order in the Chancery Court in your county- which is a relatively straight forward process. However, I tend to...

Do I have to make my kids go stay with their dad?

It depends. If you all have a parenting plan or other custody/visitation order signed by a judge, then you have to follow the order. If there...