Questions answered by Martelia Theresa Crawford

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My ex has my daughter who is 16 and has filed to receive child support from me again from when he tried 2 years ago.

Martelia's answer | Answered on October 19, 2016

The plain and simple answer is this - if he is the biological father and his has actual physical custody of your 16 yr old daughter, he can request...

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Does a scheduled Visitation that conflicts with a holiday have precedence in a Tennessee Parent Plan?

Martelia's answer | Answered on October 19, 2016

In a perfect world, as a lawyer, I would say that Holiday parenting time takes precedence. Your dates are little confusing - but it looks like the...

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I was married in indiana but i myself live in Tennessee he lives in indiana we have no children & no property

Martelia's answer | Answered on October 14, 2016

Depends on how long you have lived in TN and whether or not any cause of the divorce happened while in TN. I suggest you consult a lawyer...

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Martelia's answer | Answered on October 07, 2016

YOU REALLY NEED A LAWYER. There are very particular rules concerning Special Master reports and how they are treated. Please consult a local...

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If I have filed for divorce and filed for legal seperation, can I date other people now or see other people just as friends?

Martelia's answer | Answered on October 04, 2016

The legal answer is "NO". You are married until the Judge signed the final order of divorce. You can commit adultery up to and including the day...

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When your children have been taken out of your home and there is no cause for it, what can I do to rectify the situation?

Martelia's answer | Answered on September 21, 2016

You don't mention why the children were removed from your house or who removed them, but DCS is probably the culprit. If you have not requested a...

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Can I get a public defender for family Court in New York if I currently live in Tennessee?

Martelia's answer | Answered on September 20, 2016

I agree with Mr. Frazier, but I don't think he went far enough. It depends on the type of case you are involved in in family court - if you are...

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What can I do bout mother knew her husband was raping me and abused and beating me she didn't do nothing bout it can I charge he

Martelia's answer | Answered on September 20, 2016

The first thing that you should do is contact Law Enforcement. If you were raped, it needs to be reported, and the man prosecuted. If you were a...

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Can I adopt my stepson without parental consent within 6 months of his 18th birthday?

Martelia's answer | Answered on September 15, 2016

Of course you can file a petition for adoption, but if prior to the child's 18th birthday, I am of the opinion that the biomother will have to be...

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Can a divorce be revoked in Davidson county, Tennessee?

Martelia's answer | Answered on September 15, 2016

I am certainly sorry for your loss, but you cannot reverse the effects of a divorce, after the appeal time has run and the other party has died.

Martelia Theresa Crawford's Answers (261)

My ex has my daughter who is 16 and has filed to receive child support from me again from when he tried 2 years ago.

Does a scheduled Visitation that conflicts with a holiday have precedence in a Tennessee Parent Plan?

I was married in indiana but i myself live in Tennessee he lives in indiana we have no children & no property

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If I have filed for divorce and filed for legal seperation, can I date other people now or see other people just as friends?

When your children have been taken out of your home and there is no cause for it, what can I do to rectify the situation?

Can I get a public defender for family Court in New York if I currently live in Tennessee?

What can I do bout mother knew her husband was raping me and abused and beating me she didn't do nothing bout it can I charge he

Can I adopt my stepson without parental consent within 6 months of his 18th birthday?

Can a divorce be revoked in Davidson county, Tennessee?