Do both parties in a divorce proceeding in Tennessee have to pay filing fees or only the party that files?

The only reason I can think of given the facts stated is that she intends to file a counter-complaint with the Court asking for a divorce upon her...

Order of Protection during Divorce

I suspect it would be easy for the Court if a true order of protection was granted after a full hearing. The issue of grounds would most likely...

Tennessee modification of shared parenting time

In order to modify parenting time there must be material change of circumstances found by the Court. For example changes needed because of the...

My fiancé done an at home paternity test for my daughter which we already knew was his would this hold up in court?

Both Kimberly and Ryan are correct. A petition to establish paternity should be filed with Juvenile Court. The Court will order a certified test to...

Would a DNA test we got from the drugstore be enough to get my daughters last name legally changed threw the court??

A petition to legitimate should be filed in Juvenile Court to establish paternity. The dna test will not be sufficient unless the Court waives the...

In Tennessee if the father is able to establish paternity does the baby automatically take his last name?

Actually, unless the mother agrees, by statute the child will bear the last name of the mother if the child is born our of wedlock.

Whats the law on giving up your rights to your children?

The short answer is the Court always has the final say. He can threaten to give up his rights, however, he cannot petition the Court to...

Does my husband have to go back?

Kimberly is correct. We need more information in order to help.

Unless he got the judge to issue an order without you being given notice and an opportunity to be heard, there is nothing to hurt your chances to...

Is there a way to get a divorce without hiring an attorney in the state of Tennessee?

I do not advise prosecuting your own divorce just as I would not advise performing your own surgery. But If you insist on FYI go to...