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...
Child Custody
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...
What obstacles can prevent out of state relocation with a child?
After you have a permanent parenting plan with your former spouse, you or your spouse can choose to move out of state. If you are the custodial parent, however, you do have to petition the court with your intent to move, your location and the reason for your move....
Co-parenting with an ex? There’s an app for that
Today it seems like there’s an app for just about everything – including parents raising their children together after divorce. Whether you need a place to store all of your child’s important documents and events or are on shaky grounds with your ex and want to keep...
What are the rights of noncustodial parents?
If your child custody arrangement leaves you as the noncustodial parent, you may feel like you have few rights in the situation. The reality is that the courts want you to stay involved and be able to develop a meaningful relationship with your children despite the...
