Legal Question in Family Law in Tennessee

Submitting Evidence

MY ex-husband has custody of our two children living in Tennessee, and I live in Florida. My mother and step father who also live in Tennessee have still been a part of our childrens lives since our divorce. My mother who I think has not yet gotten over our divorce tries to cause problems between my ex and his new wife and in my now marriage. My mother is now taking me and my ex to court for grandparent visitation rights. She wants it in writing that she be garanteed every other weekend and certain holidays. My ex and I get along fine, we talk about every week discussing things about our children we get along with each others spouses. This just seems to be non-sense. My mother has a lawyer and my ex as well. I was told that I didnt need to get a lawyer since my ex was the one who has custody and pretty much makes all decisions about the children. I will be going to court concerning the best interest of my children. My question is that I have a letter from my mother from last year wear she was talking suicidal and if needed to can I show this to the judge the day of court or do I have to send my mothers lawyer a copy of it before the court day so that theyll know that I may be submiiting this if needed to.


Asked on 5/10/05, 11:09 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Autry Jones Jones & Landers, Attorneys At Law

Re: Submitting Evidence

Whether you need an attorney depends on what your position is about the visitation and how bad you want to win. Usually, that means hiring an attorney. You have a right to submit proof to allow the judge to make a decision that is in the best interest of the children. If you decide to retain counsel your attorney will advise you if, when, and how to use your proof.

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Answered on 5/10/05, 5:47 pm


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