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What is the name of your state?Tennessee My grandson hasn't seen his only child in over a year. He provides no support but used to be his only support and had sole custody. After re-marriage he gave the boy to his mom. He is a precious child and misses his dad. Is there nothing we can do...

What is the name of your state? Tennessee We are now being allowed to see out great-grandchild and his grandparents are also seeing him. We have tried to be nice but firm in seeking rights and it has worked. We feel so blessed but will insist on getting it all in writing upon advice from our...

What is the name of your state? Virginia My son has been divorced over a year and was separated a year or more before that. His wife left on her own. She decided she didn't want to be married. She agreed to pay for the divorce and when the papers arrived he had a lawyer look them over. The...

What is the name of your state? TN Why is it that some parents don't want the grandparents to see the children they have loved and nurtured since birth? True, some grandparents are bad influences and some parents also. If you have been trusted to baby sit with them and love and nurture them...

How old does a child have to be to be asked by the court who he or she wants to live with? I have trouble finding anything in TN code annotated. Is it legal to change your name without marriage or going thru court? We have a family member who goes by whatever last name she wants to. She has a...

What is the name of your state? Tennessee Ex-granddaughter-in-law took out order of prot. against her ex-brother-in-law using lies. Last time she was in court she lied against me. Must we continue letting whoever believe the lies (the judge in particular)? What can be done? She told the...

What do you need to know to call in cps? What if the child is subjected to mental abuse? How do you prove it?

What is the name of your state? TN Our grandson has legal custody of his 4 yr. old but has given physical custody to his ex. The child is sad and confused. He and his dad were so close but now that there is a new woman and 2 step-children at home he has been abandoned. I want to send the...

What is the name of your state? Tennessee The grandparents get one day a week with their grandchild who is also our great-grandchild. He is in a bad situation from the way he talks to us and he is 4 yrs old. What are the chances of getting temporary custody until his dad is competent to raise...

What is the name of your state? Tennessee My 17 yr. old grandson was driving my car with my permission and another driver pulled out in front of him. The policeman spoke like the damage was minor and mentioned the boy was a couple months older then the female driver. My grandson assumed she...

What is the name of your state? Tennessee My daughter and son-in-law have been denied access to their grandson. He is a loving 4 yr. old who is very confused I'm sure as to why he isn't seeing his grandparents or great-grandparents. His dad has custody and we have helped him in any way we could...