Columbia, TN
Family Lawyer at Columbia, TN
Practice Areas: Family, Mediation ... +3 more
It's possible. It primarily depends on how long the child has lived in Tennessee and if a court in the other state has made any previous custody...
The local juvenile court is where you'll need to go as it has jurisdiction over children born outside of marriage. Bob should file a petition to...
Because you were not married, typical marital dissolution principles like alimony are not available to you. Tennessee does not recognize what many...
You could file a petition for dependency and neglect with the juvenile court where the child lives. You would basically be trying to convince the...
A Guardian ad Litem (GAL) is an attorney appointed by the court to represent the best interest of the child(ren) in dependency and neglect...
It sounds like you'll ultimately want to adopt this child and not just obtain custody. In order for you to adopt, the mother must first have her...
When non-married individuals have a child together, the mother has custody by default. However, there are a few ways the father can legitimize his...
The "phase" aspect of your parenting plan is unique to your case. A standard parenting plan does not have phases so that has no bearing on you...
I'm having a hard time understanding all the facts, but I think I may still be able to answer your question...at least to some extent. Ultimately,...
If you believe your child is in immediate risk you should call DCS immediately at 877-237-0004. At a minimum, you need to establish your...
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