Can my child’s father keep me from going further than 100 miles away?

Mr. Houston is shooting it to you straight. Until he steps up and gets an order, then he is without a legal remedy. If you move, then that may...

You will need the assistance of an experienced family law attorney. Contempt cases should not be attempted alone if at all possible.

Supervised visitation is not an easy task. You would have to show that he is an immediate threat of severe harm to the child. It maybe easier to...

Married for 25 years with 2 grown kids . Can I leave the house with out lose my rights

Mr. Houston is correct. You would do well to heed his advice. Get an attorney.

Ms. Grim is once again on point. It would serve you well to heed her advice.

How should I go about filing for custody of my son?

In Tennessee, a child born to an unwed couple is presumed to be in the sole custody care and control of the mother. I assume that part of his bond...

Lost my job , how do I get child support reduced ?

As usual, Mr. Houston is dead on point. You would be wise to heed his advice. The only thing I would add, is that if you are subject to a contempt,...

The thirty days begins when the papers are served, but not counting the day of service. The thirty day limit does not grant you a divorce if your...

How do we handle parenting plans with the COVID-19 pandemic?

Every order I have seen, including the TN Supreme Court Order, allows travel to enforce a Court Order. The Courts take a dim view of people using...

I am wanting to give my unborn baby up for adoption to my best friend for free

In Tennessee you can do a private surrender and adoption. However, you will need the assistance of an experienced adoption attorney.