The federal government allows each state to set laws about grandparent visitation. However, they require the judges in these cases to consider the parents' reasons for prohibiting contact. In addition, grandparent rights may not interfere with parental rights. Review...
Child Custody
What factors could impact a child custody decision?
Judges consider many aspects of a child’s life when making custody decisions. Child custody is one of the most important types of cases judges handle because they have such a huge impact on the lives of children. Due to this, the court takes custody matters seriously....
Common questions about filing a parenting plan
If you are a parent working through the divorce process, you need to go over various legal aspects related to ending your marriage while also focusing on making the transition smoother for your children. Parenting plans are critical and play a key role in a child's...
Parallel parenting: shared custody doesn’t require co-parenting
Sometimes distrust and bitterness that begins before or during a Tennessee divorce can spill over from parents to the children. If you and your ex cannot be in the same room without arguing and throwing accusations, co-parenting may not be a feasible option. In...
Benefits of having a good custody plan with your former spouse
While cooperating with your spouse can be a challenge as you separate and divorce, you will have to maintain a cordial relationship if you have children together. You can start the process now by collaborating on a custody plan that meets the family's needs. Review...
How do you ensure custody decisions are in the best interests of your children?
Whenever the court makes decisions in a child custody case, it always defaults to whatever is best for the child. If you want to negotiate your custody arrangements with the other parent, you also should keep your child's best interests in mind. You may wonder how to...
What is parallel parenting?
You may divorce your spouse, but if you have children with him or her you will have a form of partnership forever. It is very likely that after your divorce you will be in a co-parenting situation of sorts with your ex spouse. However, this can be very problematic if...
Grandparents’ rights in Tennessee
In difficult family circumstances, grandparents may consider seeking legal visitation with their grandchildren. Tennessee courts grant visitation rights to grandparents only in specific circumstances. Review the factors that govern grandparent rights in Tennessee....
Focusing on your custody case amid job problems
If you are facing challenges at work, or you recently lost your position, you likely have a variety of financial concerns and a lot of stress. If you are working through a divorce, these hardships are likely even more difficult to handle, especially if an unsettling...
Tennessee laws about child custody
Tennessee requires parents to share custody in a way that serves the child's best interest. The state does not favor parents of either gender when determining custody. When parents can agree on an arrangement, they can submit their custody agreement to the court for...
