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...
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Is nesting a good choice for my family?
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...
4 topics you may want to cover in your parenting plan
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...
Can I get sole custody of my children?
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...
3 tips for making joint custody work
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...
Tennessee lawmakers propose new child custody payment law
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...
Research shows shared parenting benefits children
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...
How can I deal with scheduling over the holidays?
For divorced parents, figuring out holiday schedules can be confusing. There may even come a time when a predetermined schedule must be changed to accommodate you or your child's needs. In this case, the way you approach the issue can have a huge impact on the...
How can you coparent over the holidays?
Some Tennessee parents mistakenly believe that the best idea is to allow the kids to choose who to spend the holiday with. If you give them the choice, it puts them in an awkward position. Children often want to make their parents happy. If they fear upsetting you,...
How can you co-parent with two different styles?
When Tennessee marriages deteriorate, the whole event can turn a relationship toxic. When you have children with your former spouse, you have to pay attention to the needs of your children first. If you decided to set your differences aside to co-parent your child,...