How do I file an answer to a divorce complaint with a restraining order filed for a minor child?
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How do I file an answer to a divorce complaint with a restraining order filed for a minor child?
I was served with a divorce paperwork. In the paperwork it asks for a restraining order from my daughter, age 3. I am told I need to file an answer to this and don’t know how to do so or find the form. I cannot afford legal help but was also told that I can file to have filing fees waived. I would like to know how to do so? How do I request visitation with my daughter?
Asked on August 25, 2011 Tennessee
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Some counties have a "legal aid" office to assist people like you needing help in filling out documents for court matters. You should look into whether or not your county has such a program or if there is something similar through you county bar association.
There are forms at the court clerk's office to have one's first appearance fee waived if the person needing to file paper work does not have the ability to pay the clerk's fee for such.
Many states have forms to various lawsuits or marital dissolution actions online. I suggest you look online under "marital dissolution actions in Tennessee" to see if something shows to assist you in your endeavor. That would be the best start for you. The county law librarian also could give you assistance in the forms you need to answer the dissolution proceeding.
As to the request for visitation rights to your daughter, in the answer to the marital dissolution proceeding, there is an area called the "prayer". In it request visitation rights with your daughter.
Good luck.
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