Filing For Temporary Custody

Summary

In Tennessee, you can file for temporary custody in the county where your child resides. Consult a local attorney for guidance, especially if a no-contact order exists. Custody decisions consider the childs best interest, including each parents stability and ability to provide.

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I'm trying to file for temp custody of my daughter but they got a no contact order in my county but not in her county can i still go to her county and file? She is wanting to come back home. She is *. I'm her mom and I've raised her for the last 15 years. He just got her last year, however he has no job, no license, no stable home, no car, he is *,* behind on child support and is on probation.
Hello ****, I can provide general information on this issue. However, could you please specify your location and your daughter's location? Laws may vary based on the jurisdiction.
I live in Lynchburg,Moore County Tennessee
Hello ****, in Tennessee, you can file a petition for temporary custody in the county where your daughter currently resides. However, given the no-contact order in your county, it may be prudent to seek legal counsel first. Here are your potential steps:
- Consult with a lawyer.
- File a petition in your daughter's county.
- Collect and present evidence supporting your case.
And she lives in Bedford county in Shelbyville
Given that your daughter resides in Bedford County, you can indeed file for temporary custody there. Here are the potential steps:
- Consult with a lawyer in Bedford County.
- File a petition in Bedford County Court.
- Present evidence supporting your case.
Please note that this is just general advice. It's always best to consult with a local attorney.
Can a judge legally give temporary custody to a parent that has active warrants in another county but same state and is *,* dollars behind on child support for the same child with no evidence to prove mother unfit other than word of his mouth and his ex wife's dad's mouth? Especially when he hadn't seen, called, or anything in at least 2 years prior been on and off but no stability at all for her.when I called the Moore County Courthouse the lady I talked to I asked her she said he did and I said did the judge know he had active warrants and no license,no job, no stable home and she said and I quote I don't know what the judge knows and hung up on me. Mind u I have my own home, I work for the middle Tennessee Mental health institution making * a hr, and I've raised her 15 years just fine. Now he has taken her out of school, he is living day to day in a motel room and close to the motel she is staying with his exes dad in a * br apartment in Shelbyville Tennessee.I've raised her by myself since I was *. With no help ever. * Fayetteville Tennessee Child support started he has lost his license and served jail time at least twice. He also is wanted in Manchester Tennessee for child support in other kids plus he is on probation for driving on a revoked license plus he has not shown up for court on the probation violation or on child support and the real kicker is I have a military background, I've never ever even had a parking ticket or any ticket ever in my life and he was granted custody based on his words I didn't even know he filled for anything I was never even contacted until his exes dad called me. No court ever contacted me
Hello ****, I understand your situation. In Tennessee, custody decisions are based on the child's best interest. Factors can include:
- Stability of each parent's living situation
- Each parent's ability to provide for the child
- The child's relationship with each parent
Depending on these factors, it's possible for a judge to grant temporary custody to a parent with active warrants or past due child support. However, you should consult with a local attorney about your specific situation.
Thanks
You're welcome, ****. Remember, consulting with a local attorney can provide you with the best advice specific to your situation. I wish you the best of luck with your case.