The death of a parent can create challenges for grandparents seeking to maintain a meaningful relationship with their grandchildren. In some cases, grandparents may wonder if they have any legal rights to visitation. This blog explains whether grandparents can sue for...
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Legal options for grandparents denied visitation after divorce
When parents go through a divorce, it can affect family dynamics. This includes grandparents’ ability to see their grandchildren. It is important for grandparents to know their legal options if a parent denies visitation. Grandparents’ rights Grandparents may request...
Navigating the law as grandparents seeking emergency custody
When families face difficult situations, grandparents often step in to provide care for their grandchildren. Making it through the legal process to obtain emergency custody can be challenging. However, understanding the steps involved can make coming to informed...
How to help your child cope with differences between homes
One of the most difficult things for some children who have divorced parents involves trying to remember the intricacies of two different homes. This means that they have to navigate two sets of rules, two sets of schedules and two sets of parental preferences...
Joint physical custody arrangements in Tennessee
Joint physical custody can be ideal for kids and parents, but it needs careful planning and teamwork. Knowing how Tennessee law deals with joint physical custody can help parents manage this process. Understanding joint physical custody Joint physical custody means...
Understanding grandparents’ rights after a divorce
Divorce affects more than just a couple and their children. It impacts other family relationships, including those between grandparents and grandchildren. Grandparents are often important in their grandchildren's lives, but a divorce can disrupt this relationship....
Unpaid child support and your passport
Losing your passport can be a frustrating experience. When it happens due to child support issues, it adds an extra layer of complexity. Parents who owe arrears or worry about falling behind should review the implications of passport denial and revocation due to back...
3 things to avoid when telling children about a divorce
Children undergo great upheaval as a result of divorce. Despite having no choice or hand in the matter, they often find their lives completely overturned. Simply learning of a divorce can be a distressing and shocking event for them. It is important to avoid certain...
4 steps for grandparents who raise their grandchildren
In certain situations, grandparents find themselves taking on a more significant role in their grandchildren's lives when parents are still alive. This shift in family dynamics can occur for various reasons, ranging from parental challenges to unforeseen circumstances...
How to handle holiday coparenting challenges
The holiday season, with its festive cheer and family gatherings, can also present challenges for coparents. Creating a harmonious experience for your children requires you to juggle schedules and manage expectations. Effective communication strategies can foster a...
