I thought I knew for sure my daughters father turns out there's a slight chance its not his which I'm hoping it's not...

No man has parental rights in this situation until paternity is established in a court proceeding. Either man can file that petition, as can you. ...

What should i ask for in mediation, and how can i go about getting joint custody

What you want in mediation is what is best for your child: frequent and meaningful contact by both parents; enough cooperation to insure that the...

How can i apote my wife one year old son, the father has not been in his life and not on the birth certificate.

This will require a petition for termination and adoption. The father will have to be served with a copy of the papers, and would have the...

Can my 13 year old daughter say where she wants to live after tenn gave her dad custody but we all live in north carolina

No, children don't make this decision. Adults decide where children will live. With TN DCS involved, the child's custody is the subject of a...

I would like 2 accept a job over n London & take my child w/ me. I have joint custody with the childs father who has visitation

Do you mean by "joint custody" that there is a court order for parental rights in place? If so, you probably need to get that order modified to be...

How to tackle Debt Lawsuit

It sounds like Cap. One has filed suit. Were you served with a Complaint and Summons? If not, you might contact the clerk of the court and...

After Plaintiff's attorney is served and papers filed with the Court, what happens next?

The attorney for the plaintiff will get to work putting his case together for final disposition. He may serve discovery requests or schedule your...

First of all, if the child's father is actually receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, there are no additional benefits for...

I am 17 and I am trying to leave home and go to college in the summer, can i leave without getting in trouble?

Your question is not clear on the status of any court orders, but full compliance with any in place is expected of all parties. Failure to comply...

How do I start to take rights away from 2 different fathers ?

You don't mention the legal status of their parental rights. Has paternity been established, and have parental rights been decreed? As a general...