My husband is currently serving a 8 year sentence at 35% at the county jail which has now converted into a state facility.

I agree that this is extremely hard to predict. You haven't given any information about the nature of the offense for which he was convicted, his...

I filed my Answer to my Exes Divorce Complaint a week ago. How long will it be before we will get to attend a Mediation?

There are no time limits on mediation, its up to the parties to agree on this. if you feel the other side is stalling, you can always file a motion...

My husband was served divorce papers in jail. He lost them. What is my next step in filing for divorce?

The other answers are correct about filing for a default judgment. He got served ( the lawyer word for proper notification of your lawsuit ) and he...

My sons mom always finds a reason to text me we go to court next month Im trying to get 50/50 is there anything legally i can do

You haven't supplied enough information to permit an accurate responses. If you have a child with this women, I expect most Judges would expect (...

Venue is Tennessee. Who gets the engagement / weddings rings purchased by husband in event of divorce? See additional details.

the rings were a "conditional gift" or as you said, given in contemplation of marriage. If you married her, the condition was satisfied, and...

Can I get child support without the father having any custody rights?

Tennessee law does not permit a parent to "sign over" a child to another - except in adoption situations, and from what you have said , that is not...

What kind of an attorney do I need?

She may have committed a criminal offense ( extortion) but you did not provide enough facts and circumstances to explain what you mean by...

Can I seek legal action against my ex boyfriend who is threatening me with intimate photos/videos as well as harassing me?

Any action of the kind he has threatened would constitute an invasion of your privacy and be grounds for monetary damages against him. To avoid the...

Is a person entitled to a public defender for contempt of court when facing incarceration?

You are entitled to a court appointed lawyer if you are deemed "indigent" ( unable to afford private counsel) anytime you are facing potential...

Unfortunately, Tennessee law does NOT permit you to simply sign a document and walk away from your parental responsibilities. If the stepfather is...