It's rare for a marriage to stand the test of time. With that in mind, you could find yourself as an unwed parent in Tennessee who ever tied the knot with the child's birth mother. If this is the case, it's important to learn the rights of an unwed father. Paternity...
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Year: 2021
Fathers and parental custody in Mississippi and Tennessee
Pursuing full custody as a father can seem to be a daunting task. Historically, fewer than 20% of fathers obtain custody of their children. Don’t let those statistics discourage you. Below is an explanation of several issues that the court looks at when making its...
Are there financial worries about gray divorces?
Persons over the age of 50 might look closer at their finances since retirement years will soon be upon them. Life changes could make things more complex, including the unfortunate situation of going through a "gray divorce." Yes, older people may find it necessary to...
Addiction and custody
Tennessee parents who are struggling with substance abuse and addiction may see their custodial rights impacted until they put their lives back in order. The good news for these parents is that the courts generally want to preserve a child's relationship with their...
Tips for writing a visitation schedule
Creating a visitation schedule after your divorce in Tennessee can be a hassle. However, once you've settled into a routine, you might find that you get just as much time with your child as you did before. You'll just need to take certain factors into consideration to...
What to consider when moving and going through a divorce
Moving out of state can be difficult to begin with. When you are going through a divorce in Tennessee, you may find that there are a lot of other things that you need to think about beyond just packing up your belongings. Here are some things that you need to take...
Can a father get custody of his children?
Once you and your wife have become estranged, you need to decide who will stay with your children. If the two of you do not come to an agreement, a child custody dispute will arise, and you may be required to go to a Tennessee court to resolve it. As a father, you may...
Ways to regain custody of a child
In Tennessee family law cases, children are often caught in the middle. Certain circumstances can be a difficult situation even more complex. One such instance is if the child is taken away from a parent. However, there are ways for a parent to regain custody of a...
How do you tell your spouse you want a divorce?
Technically, the law does not require you to inform your spouse of your intention to divorce before filing. However, after the time that you and your spouse have spent together, he or she deserves to hear it from you directly before you have the divorce papers served....
Where should your child custody transfer take place?
If you plan to share custody of your son or daughter with your ex-spouse after your divorce, you may be in for a few awkward months. After all, you may have to shuffle your child between two residences. You also may need to see your ex-spouse briefly to exchange...
