Should I get an attorney? What are my odds of success?

You have a very intricate question that likely cannot be answered in a paragraph. However, there are a couple of possible serious issues that may...

Can I get financial assistance with filing papers?

You should be able to go to file either an "affadavit of indigency" or a "pauper's oath" depending upon the court. Basically, you will fill out...

What constitutes child abandonment in Tennessee?

Here's a very simple answer: Court's speak through their orders. Parties are to follow the orders of the court until those orders are...

Can visitation be refused on the basis of not having certain child care items.

You narrative seems to indicate there are communication and trust issues between you and the child's mother. Before answering the question, you and...

Parental Rights. What is the best way to go?

Tennesse law will not permit one parent to file for termination of parental rights against another parent. In order to terminate the father's...

Can somebody be charged knowing that there spouse was married stiil to somebodyelse before u married them

Technically, yes. Under TCA 39-15-301(a)(2) a person could be charged with Bigamy, which is a Class A misdemeanor.

Can somebody be charged knowing that there spouse was married stiil to somebodyelse before u married them

Tecnically, yes. Under TCA 39-15-301(a)(2) a person could be charged with Bigamy, which is a Class A misdemeanor.

Is this abuse/ harrassment?

Tennesse Code Annotated 37-1-403 requires any person to reports suspected child abuse or neglect. If you believe your children were abused or...

I have three children (19, 17 & 15). That currently live with their mother & she will not allow them to come live with me.

Theodore, that might be the case in NY, but not in TN. You might want to be make it clear you are not quoting Tennessee law. First of all,...

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What rights do grand parents have, if any

If you are referring to the visitation rights of grandparents, they are addressed in TCA 36-6-306 & 307. T.C.A. § 36-6-306(a) allows...