Questions answered by Joseph Harvey White Jr.

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Does my fiance have to pay child support if we dont live together but we are planning to because i dont want him to pay

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 13, 2017

I am not familiar with Loudon Co child support courts, but in Knox Co., the courts do not generally require minors to pay child support.

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If I have sole custody of my son, can my family report him as being kidnapped?

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 13, 2017

The answer your question depends on what you mean by sole custody of your son. Are you divorced from the father? Has a Court order ever been...

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Can child support hold my inheritance check from my deceased fathers estate? I've recently been established as the father in

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 11, 2017

I'm not aware that they can specifically hold your check. However, if you owe a large sum of arrears or are behind in support and you receive a...

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How do I get divorced from my husband if he thinks we are already divorced

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 10, 2017

You need to hire an attorney to file a divorce against him. Have him served with the papers. Likely, he won't come to Court and you can get a...

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Does my child have to be called by her fathers surname

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 10, 2017

There is no law that says the name has to be yours or his. However, if a Court has ordered that the name be changed, all you can do is appeal that...

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Is it a conflict of interest if the magistrate in my custody case donated money to the attorney representing my child's father?

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 10, 2017

I am not an expert in the Code of Judicial Conduct, but that has an appearance of a conflict. Your attorney should consider filing a Motion for...

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How to get my son removed from my property.

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 23, 2017

This is not a child custody question as your son is over 18. Reclassifying.

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Will my husband have to pay alimony if we divorce I never could work he didnt allow it and I let him claim my kids on his income

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 22, 2017

Alimony is not a black and white answer. There are numerous factors that the court considers in awarding alimony, but the two most important are...

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What will happen when I go to court on a notice and motion of contempt in a child support case

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 22, 2017

If this is your first appearance in court, you will likely be appointed an attorney to represent you and receive another court date. You should...

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Can i get my children's biological father right removed

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 22, 2017

Yes, absolutely. Not visiting or paying child support for a period of 4 months is the definition of abandonment. You will need to hire an attorney...

Joseph Harvey White Jr.'s Answers (396)

Does my fiance have to pay child support if we dont live together but we are planning to because i dont want him to pay

If I have sole custody of my son, can my family report him as being kidnapped?

Can child support hold my inheritance check from my deceased fathers estate? I've recently been established as the father in

How do I get divorced from my husband if he thinks we are already divorced

Does my child have to be called by her fathers surname

Is it a conflict of interest if the magistrate in my custody case donated money to the attorney representing my child's father?

How to get my son removed from my property.

Will my husband have to pay alimony if we divorce I never could work he didnt allow it and I let him claim my kids on his income

What will happen when I go to court on a notice and motion of contempt in a child support case

Can i get my children's biological father right removed