MY EX HUSBAND LIVES OUT OF STATE AND THE CHILDREN CAME HOME WITH MARKS NOW CPS IS INVOLVED . WHAT DO I DO?

If there have been any court orders or determinations of custody or visitiation in the county in which you live now, you can take action in your...

Can i sue the state

The above answer isn't necessarily true. Although you haven't provided a great deal of information, the US Sixth Circuit recently held that social...

I'm really sure what the "negligence" is that affected you. It sounds more like your son was the one who was slighted by not having a full...

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Is it legal for a magistrate to deny pro se party to juvenile case a copy of orders in that file? cant respond 2 order til I see

An intervening party should get acces to the court's legal jacket and be able to review it. You could always contact the Tennessee Administrative...

Do I need a real attorney?

It appears you were issued a summons to appear at Juvenile Court. You will likley meet with a youth services officer regarding the theft charge. If...

If my fiancée put my name on the birth certificate, will I be responsible for paying back medical bills?

The other issue is that you will be presumed to be the legal father if you marry her before the child is born. If she puts your name on the birth...

Daughter caught stealing at kroger

If a child is charged with a delinquent act (like theft) that child would have the right to have counsel appointed for them and have the attorney...

What can happen if you can't do what the judge awarded to an ex?

Always remember the court speaks through its orders. If the divorce order required you to perform certain acts upon the child turning 18, you could...

If the father of my child signs his parental rights away, can I also keep his family from having rights later on?

Keep in mind, too, that if you ever apply for state services...welfare, food stamps, Tenn Care that DHS will get involved and attempt to establish...

My fiance disciplined his son and his ex wife called the police..DCS had the kids removed his home. can he get them back?

It sounds as though DCS is involved and recommended an Immediate Protection Agreement. Generally they are put in place to allow a "cooling off...