Can a guy get custody of his child and custody of two more kids that is not his kids?

I'm not clear on the question, but just the phrase "foster care" suggests that there has been some prior court determination that is very bad for...

I received a letter today stating "By the Plaintiff's request, please non-suit the above styled case? What is this?

The other lawyers are correct. It also means that your bankruptcy filing dissuaded the landlord from pursuing you.

Can I sue Erie Insurance for sending me to collections?

Of course you can sue them, but the question is whether it would be smart. This matter might be resolved with a letter to them. If the letter...

How likely am I to be sued and garnished if the house my ex lives in (but is still in my name) is foreclosed on? Tennessee

I would definitely consult a bankruptcy lawyer. You will need all your divorce documents (Marital Dissolution Agreement (MDA), etc) to bring to...

How much is a contested divorce? Retainer up front?

Mr. Cassara is correct. It's difficult to estimate the complexity of the case. My first impression of the $3,500 request is that this is on the...

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In a small claims court civil suit, do I have to submit to the case being decided by the judge or may I request a jury trial?

In General Sessions court, you do not have the right to a jury. The jurisdictional limit is low, perhaps $25,000. If you do not like the result,...

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My dad who had cancer (and died 4 yrs ago) was under the care of a doctor who was recently busted by the Feds. What to do next?

Tennessee has a one year statute of limitations but it is tolled under certain circumstances, such as fraud or your inability to know that you have...

My son is serving 2 terms totaling 90 days for not taking his parenting class. What can we file to allow him to get out early?

You should work more, save money, and hire a lawyer to help your son. It's too bad that he couldn't take the responsibility and get the parenting...

An orthopedicic doctor prescribed vioxx for a treatment for a t-12 fracture

The statute of limitations in Tennessee is one year. It may be tolled by the Discovery Doctrine which generally allows a person who could not...

You should consult a bankruptcy lawyer, and consider a bankruptcy.