How can you be charged in tenessee for burgulary for shoplifting at walmart? ?

I agree with Ms. Spata. This is a relatively new law. If you have been ordered to stay away from an establishment and subsequently pick up a new...

If I've been told my child support case is closed, will I still get the arrears that are due me ?

You should still get payments on the arrearage that is owed. I would double check with your local child support office to make sure they have an...

Want a divorce from spouse I haven't seen for about ten yrs. I am mentally disabled on a fixed income with little or no money

The hardest part you will have, in terms of the divorce, will be accomplishing proper service of the divorce petition against your husband. I know...

In Tennessee children 12 and older can testify as a fact witness. Mr. Couture is correct in stating that the Judges want to protect the children...

Ex has been deported and I want to move with our kids ?

Yes, unfortunately I believe he would have a claim for kidnapping on the criminal side since you are taking his child that is not related to you...

Can I get alimony off him bc he got someone else pregnant and we r still legal married

Alimony in Tennessee is based off need and ability to pay. In this case, if your need is high and he has the ability to pay. Alimony is typically...

How can I go about getting my children back home from DHS temporary custody? when I have a limited amount of funds?

If the kids are in DCS custody then they placed with the current custodians for a temporary period. DCS should have a permanency plan set up with...

Can I get jail time for shoplifting a second time?

I agree with Mr. Ufford above. One of the things the District Attorney has done in my area of practice to combat the amount of shoplifting in our...

Quitclaim while married?

No it will not require your signature. If you quitclaim the property to her, she will be the rightful owner of the property, assuming there are no...

Can I change my last name on my birth certificate?

Typically your local Chancery Court will have the forms available for a name change.