The major hurdle one needs to overcome in grandparent visitation matters is showing that the visitation is being opposed by the custodial...

Can I get legal aide assistance or how much would it cost to file to sign my parental rights over for my 15 year old son

First issue: 1) they had a hearing and you weren't aware? You need to talk to an attorney about what remedies you might have regarding that...

No. It is not illegal for a 13 and 17 year old to date. Or to kiss. That is your question. That is the answer. If you chose to go beyond...

In the State of TN, will an Order granting grandparent visitation in the Juvenile/Dependency Court survive a TPR and Adoption?

It is likely that under TCA 36-6-306(d)(1) you would be allowed to continue your visitation after the adoption, or at least have the opportunity to...

No, you could if they were in DCS custody or with another licensed agency. The bigger question is: do you WANT to exercise visitation with the...

I want to change my daughters last name because my ex husband signed her birth certificate and is not the biological father

This may be a complicated answer depending upon some issues. Were you and the ex married when the child was born? If so, then your ex is the legal...

Can I sue a friends ex boyfriend for falsely accusing my son of sexually abusing his daughter?

Much of this would depend on if and how the statements about your son have been transmitted. Has the person filed a police report? If so, that was...

I would worry about the prospect of the military finding out. They have the right to access juvenile records and despite the fact keying a car is...

My husband wants custody of his daughter but has a Juvenile sex offender case open til 2018, does he have a chance?

In TN, the fact that a father is a sex offender doesn't necessarily keep him from having custody or visitation with his daughter. Obviously,...

I don't see the stat rape issue as long as the father is also under the age of 18, but the most important thing is to get help for yourself. I...