Son's father took me to court to get payment lowered but was denied now he has a lawyer and is appealing. What are his chances?

Hi. It is not just the fact that your father's child has hired an attorney that is critical. It is also the fact that the attorney has more...

How to divide family home in simultaneous death with will?

Hi. While it may seem simple, drafting a will is tricky especially if there are step-children. Please consult and then hire an attorney to draft...

If my sons biological father is willing to sign over parental rights, what can i do to cheaply have his step dad adopt him?

Hi. Terminating a parent's rights and executing an adoption will require a financial investment not only for the attorney fees but for other...

Married over 10 years. (Both my wife & my name are on the mortgage.) We have her 2 step-children (ages 26 & 20) & boyfriend

Hi. I think that marital counseling should be considered. There has to be a reason why your wife has taken a stance that makes you so unhappy. Does...

What can I do to compel him to finish the paperwork?

Hello. If the final divorce decree did not provide set deadlines for your ex-husband to complete the sale of the former marital home, then it gives...

Hello. The divorce decree is the final order regarding property division and child support, but you may be able to file a motion to alter the...

I signed a birth certificate at birth and have a DNA test now that proves the child is not mine. What do I need to do in court

Hi! You will need to file a petition to dis-establish paternity of the child. You can also seek a change to the child's surname if the child has...

We own a mobile home and land. We have made a verbal agreement to sell it on a lease/purchase agreement, so what do we need?

Hi. In TN a contract for real estate must be in writing to be enforceable. So, you have to complete that task and get signatures before anything...

How to get ex wife to change my last name off of her Sons birth certificate, I am not they father.

Hello. It is unclear if you had the paternity test completed before or after the divorce was granted. That answer does have some bearing on how to...

Hello, sir/maam, I have a question.

Hello. I would need more information. But generally I can say that since you resided in TN with your US spouse, a divorce can be granted even if...