Children and their parents usually look forward to summertime as a time to relax and go on vacation. However, planning for the summer might be more complicated when Tennessee divorced parents have a custody schedule to follow. While the regular parenting schedule...
Child Custody And Visitation
Remaining in your child’s life as a single dad
Census data shows that more children live in single-parent households than ever before. Single fathers in Tennessee often feel forgotten and rejected because of custody rulings issued by a local court. However, there are plenty of ways for them to remain in the lives...
Co-parenting and nesting in Tennessee
Divorce can be rough on everyone involved, but your children might feel especially powerless if you don't take active steps to ensure they feel secure. Nesting is one technique that parents use to ensure that their children can maintain as many routines and an overall...
Resolving visitation issues when your child is not on board
Ideally, Tennessee residents who have divorced and who are now co-parenting their children would move seamlessly into the situation, even when one has physical custody and the other has visitation. However, when children resist visitation with a non-custodial parent,...
Grandparents’ rights in Tennessee
A parent's divorce or separation in Tennessee might alter a grandparent's relationship with their grandchildren. Since most custody negotiations are between parents, the grandparent can be excluded from the proceedings unless they can prove that they have a...
Is it possible to have a child-centered divorce in Tennessee?
When a couple decides to get divorced, it is often difficult on the children. They may feel like they are in the middle of a tug-of-war, and they don't know who to root for. It is important that children feel as though they are still loved and supported by both...
What are the options if an ex-spouse refuses to return the kids?
It is a common fear among Tennessee divorced parents that their ex will keep the kids and prevent them from reuniting. The concern and worry this can cause can lead to strained exchanges between the parents and can even escalate into violence, depending on the path...
Conflicts can threaten grandparents’ access to grandchildren
The relationship between Tennessee grandparents and their grandchildren is often a close and supportive one. However, when conflicts arise with the children’s parents, grandparents might face losing access to their grandchildren. While it is always best to attempt to...
What does a co-parenting schedule look like in 50/50 custody?
Divorced parents in Tennessee often get a 50/50 child custody arrangement. Co-parenting with equal custody can include a variety of schedules. Pros and cons of 50/50 custody A50/50 parenting time arrangement has numerous benefits. The kids get to enjoy an equal amount...
Grandparents’ right to visitation with grandchildren
Sometimes, Tennessee families may have a dynamic that results in estrangement. Often, grandparents are unable to see their grandchildren for a variety of reason, but they should know their rights regarding visitation. Grandparent visitation laws in Tennessee Parents...