The happiness and wellbeing of a child should always be at the forefront of all custody matters. Tennessee law presumes that both natural parents are the custodians of their children and the law does not favor either the mother or father. Arrangements for custody and visitation are determined by the court and there are strategies […]
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Divorce is a challenge for everyone involved, especially children. Ideally, both of you will want to continue being part of their lives, which means you’ll have to learn to co-parent with one another. Co-parenting is essential for your children’s well-being. For this reason, you’ll need to think about how you’ll work together to achieve harmony.
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Children are a blessing, and we do everything we can to protect them. Going through a lengthy custody battle is never at the top of anyone’s list of things to do in life. We understand that unexpected things in life happen, and it doesn’t always work out the way it was planned, but we’re here
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Being a parent can be the most challenging job one can have. The strenuous demands of parenting can leave even the best of us feeling the weight of the job — and it can be too much for some like those on the process of terminating parental rights in Tennessee. As the responsibilities build, people
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Child custody cases are difficult for all parties involved. Emotions can run high as stress and pressure mounts. It’s during these times that even the most well-meaning parents can make mistakes that result in unfavorable terms or loss of custody. While an experienced family law attorney will provide insight and guidance on what not to
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You didn’t enter into your marriage expecting it to fail, but things didn’t work out. Now you’re getting a divorce, and you have children to think about. Every divorce generally follows the same process, but there are extra considerations and additional steps when children are involved. As you iron out all the details of your
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There could be several reasons for a custodial parent to relocate, but when a parent plans to move a child away from the other parent, Tennessee law requires strict compliance to prevent being found in violation of the law or being in contempt of court. In this article, we’ll discuss moving away from the other
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Going through a divorce is never easy. It can be even more challenging and complicated when children are concerned. Child custody laws can be challenging to understand, and navigating the muddy waters of child support in Tennessee may have you tearing your hair out. It doesn’t have to be that way. If you’re dealing with
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Divorce is often messy and emotional, but it’s important to keep a clear head during the proceedings. Nowhere is this more true than in child custody determinations. The Tennessee courts make decisions under the core principles that the best interests of the children come first. To ensure a fair arrangement in your child custody case,
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Divorce or legal separation is a difficult time for many parents, as they will have to determine how to handle child custody. When parents are unable to decide on their own, a judge will ultimately have to make the final decision for them. In some cases, when a family is splitting up, the child will
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