After deciding to divorce, there are many ways parents can ensure that their children don't have to suffer from the separation. One option that is growing in popularity is nesting. Nesting allows children to remain in their home while parents go through the divorce...
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Visitation and custody concerns for grandparents
Grandparents in Tennessee who want additional time with their grandchildren have two options, depending on the situation. They can seek visitation rights or they can seek temporary or permanent custody, as long as they meet the conditions established by the state. The...
What does signing a paternity form mean for fathers?
If a father wants to accept responsibility for his child, he should sign an AOP or acknowledgement of paternity form, once the child is born. This form guarantees that the father has certain parental rights. However, there are some rights that are not guaranteed by...
What is paternity fraud and how can it impact child support?
Parents have certain rights in Tennessee and around the country. However, when a man finds out that the child he believed to be his and who he’s raised since birth is not biologically his, it can turn his world upside down. Unfortunately, paternity fraud happens and...
Strategies grandparents can try to get access to their grandkids
Grandparents and their grandchildren in Tennessee normally enjoy close and loving relationships. If this has not happened for you due to estrangement from their parents or for other reasons, you have some options to try and gain visitation. Private negotiation and...
How can a divorce affect older children in Tennessee?
Divorce can be a difficult experience for everyone in a family, but it is worse when there are children involved. Divorce or separation tends to affect older, middle-aged children differently than younger ones. How so? Here's what you need to know. They experience a...
What you should know as an unwed father
If you are an unwed father, you will want to know your rights and obligations, particularly if you are not living with your child’s mother or plan to separate. You might need to establish paternity, petition for custody or visitation and be aware of how child support...
Understanding your rights as a Tennessee grandparent
Life often comes with unexpected circumstances that sometimes lead to challenging custodial situations for grandparents. No matter what kind of obstacle or hardship life has thrown at your family, it's extremely helpful to understand your rights so you know what to...
What Tennessee parents should know about the child tax credit
In cases of shared child custody, parents usually have a number of questions and concerns. It may be unclear which parent should be the one receiving payments every month, or it might be necessary to consider options like opting out of advance payments. No matter what...
Don’t make these mistakes with Social Security during divorce
Divorce in Tennessee can be emotionally difficult. However, you must stay level-headed when dealing with matters like the division of assets and property. You should also avoid making certain common mistakes with Social Security during the divorce process. Your...
