Tennessee and Mississippi Family Legal Blog

Fathers naturally want to spend time with their children and watch them grow up. This is a basic desire, and in most circumstances, a right. Unfortunately, however, so many fathers in Tennessee struggle to gain visitation arrangements that they are satisfied with. This can be because the other parent aggressively defends the custodial arrangement already in place. Fathers can often become further discouraged because they get the impression that the law is against them.It is important to remember that child custody courts act simply within the best interests of the child. They never seek to advocate for one parent over the other, but instead, they make many considerations based on the specifics of the case. If you want to ensure that you are successful in getting the visitation rights that you believe is just and fair, it is important to understand the key components required in order to make this possible.In order to enforce your paternal rights, you must establish paternity

If you believe that you are the father of a child but you have not formally established paternity, you will need to do this before seeking to gain visitation rights. The mother may voluntarily acknowledge paternity, but if she chooses not to and you are not listed on the birth certificate, you can request a DNA test.You have the right to visitation unless your behavior suggests that you pose a risk

One of the most contentious aspects of divorce is the process of dividing all assets that are considered joint property. While some states address this by simply dividing the assets equally between spouses, Mississippi takes a more tailored approach.

Mississippi follows the legal theory of equitable distribution, which means that the divorce courts will divide assets in a way that is considered fair to both parties. Therefore, it is important to present your divorce case in a way that shows your situation in a realistic light so that you are able to get the marital assets that you deserve.

Having to be away from your children likely isn't easy. When you don't live near them, you aren't going to be able to see them as often as you would if you lived in the same city or country. Unfortunately, life's circumstances sometimes require a parent to move to a new area. This might be for military service or for a job.

Coping with a long-distance relationship is hard for the parents, but it is usually even more difficult for the children. Fortunately, there are several things you can do to make the situation easier for everyone involved.

Children benefit greatly from having a strong relationship with both their mother and their father. Unfortunately, father and child relationships can be more difficult to establish at times, and this is often because paternity is not established until the child is older.

If you are seeking to gain paternity of your child, or you have recently gained paternity, it is important that you understand the rights this gives you. It can often be difficult and frustrating as a father to fight for custody of your child. But the law is in place to ensure the child can have a relationship with both parents if it is within their best interests.