What rights does her biological father have? And what kind of visitation will he get?

So do you just want to pay up and yet not be involved in the child's life? If you file for child support it may make him decide to be involved...

How can I protect my 3 y.o. son? he's been abused by father, no physical evidence, DCS close the case without forensic interview

Consult with an attorney. Generally speaking making abuse allegation with no evidence to support them is a bad idea but you need to talk to a...

Is the protective order EX PARTE? Also you do not say when you were served with the protective order. . Ex-Parte's are granted on allegations of...

My daughter no longer wants to visit her father. She is 13. At what age can she decide not to go with father in TN?

18 when she is an adult in the eyes of the law.

Can a man who signed all parental rights over still have visitation with the child if the other parent starts the contact

That would probably be up to the remaining parent(s). If parental rights are terminated then you have the same rights to the child as a complete...

Do I need a lawyer to get full custody of a baby I've had since birth and the mother haven't came back for it?

I don't know what you mean by "mother gave me partial custody". Is there a court order that gives you custody or not? Assuming there is not then...

My s.o. wants to move in together but he has a record & I'm about to go after full custody of my daughter. Should we?

Excellent answer by Mr. Vraybick. Also, if you have an attorney you should be talking to them and if you do not you should get one. Many offer...

18. The child becomes an adult and can visit whom he/she likes.

Can my daughter be taken away or can I be put in jail?

Simply not enough information. How long is your "vacation"?. Is it interrupting dad's parenting time? Did you tell dad about the vacation before...

Is there a way to pay based on final settlement with minimal upfront money (child custody with income deception shared by ex) ?

You really need to consult with some attorneys in your area. Future child support is highly speculative (Ex may be ordered to pay but there is no...