Navigating shared custody can be complex, especially when a child has special needs. Parents must consider various factors to ensure their child's well-being and stability across two households. With careful planning and communication, parents can create a supportive...
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Child Custody
What to know about moving out of state when you share custody
Moving out of state when you share custody of children involves several important considerations. This process can be complex. It requires careful planning to ensure the well-being of the children and compliance with legal requirements. Custody agreements If you plan...
How Abrial’s Law protects Tennessee children from abuse
Abrial's Law stands as an important safeguard for children in Tennessee, ensuring their protection from abuse and neglect. Named after Abrial Neely, a young girl who lost her life due to abuse, this law aims to prevent similar tragedies from occurring. Understanding...
Big mistakes during custody battles
Custody conflicts can be a challenging aspect of a divorce or separation. Both parents may have strong opinions about what makes the most sense for their children, leading to heated disputes. Common mistakes add to the tension characterizing these clashes. Knowing...
How do claims of domestic violence impact a child custody case?
Claims of domestic violence complicate child custody decisions during divorce proceedings. In such cases, the primary concern is the protection and welfare of the child, necessitating a thorough assessment and careful deliberation by the court. In cases of domestic...
Steps to take if your co-parent ignores your custody agreement
The U.S. Census Bureau reported that there are nearly 13 million custodial parents in the United States. Navigating co-parenting can be a complex and challenging process, especially when one parent does not honor the agreed-upon custody arrangement. When one parent...
Helping children recover from parental alienation
Parental alienation is when one parent intentionally negatively influences children's perception of their other parent. Tactics used may include false accusations, lies and slander. It can have serious emotional and psychological consequences for children that carry...
Can I modify an existing parenting plan?
Statista reported the divorce rate in Tennessee in 2021 was 3.3 per 1,000 people. Part of many divorces is working out child custody through creating a parenting plan. However, through time, changes may necessitate altering the original plan. In Tennessee, changing a...
How can I protect my children during divorce?
Divorce is difficult for all involved. Adults can generally navigate the process, they can understand that there are many things that contribute to the divorce and reach out to friends, family, and professionals for support when going through this difficult life...
A co-parent’s guide to back-to-school custody arrangements
The back-to-school season brings fresh opportunities and challenges, especially for co-parents. With children navigating new classes, activities and schedules, coordination is key to minimizing disruption. While joint custody can introduce logistical challenges,...
