On behalf of White & White, Attorneys at Law | Oct 19, 2020 | 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...
On behalf of White & White, Attorneys at Law | Sep 25, 2020 | child custody
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....
On behalf of White & White, Attorneys at Law | Sep 11, 2020 | child custody
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...
On behalf of White & White, Attorneys at Law | Aug 22, 2020 | child custody
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...
On behalf of White & White, Attorneys at Law | Jul 28, 2020 | child custody
Unless one parent has a history of addiction or abuse, co-parenting is the most common custody situation after a divorce. There are many reasons why co-parenting is such a popular option, the main one being that kids do best when both parents are actively involved in...
On behalf of White & White, Attorneys at Law | Jun 15, 2020 | child custody
While sharing parental duties with a former spouse certainly has its challenges, you can likely avoid dozens of pitfalls by writing a comprehensive parenting plan. This binding agreement supplements your custody order by further defining the responsibilities and...
On behalf of White & White, Attorneys at Law | Apr 30, 2020 | child custody
In the not-so-distant past, it was almost assumed that, in the event of a divorce, the mother would end up with the children. However, times have changed and views on parenting are different, both in common opinion and in the court of law. Namely, it is relatively...
On behalf of White & White, Attorneys at Law | Apr 16, 2020 | child custody
When you have grown accustomed to having your child sleep under the same roof as you every night, you may find it difficult to adjust to a new custody arrangement. Even if the relationship between you and your son or daughter’s other parent is relatively amicable, you...
On behalf of White & White, Attorneys at Law | Mar 21, 2020 | child custody
Legal guardians of Tennessee children whose parents cannot care for them because of drug addiction often face serious financial issues. This burden often falls to grandparents, aunts and uncles who want to ensure these children enjoy a stable upbringing. Tennessee...
On behalf of White & White, Attorneys at Law | Feb 6, 2020 | child custody, Divorce
Unless there is a history of domestic violence or substance abuse, most researchers agree that after divorce, children are better off living with both parents. The courts do not disagree, although Tennessee statutes note that when determining custody, judges should...
