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...
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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...
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...
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...
Making the most of your time with your children
Going from seeing your children frequently to implementing a visitation schedule will take some adjustment. Considering the new time restraints, the opportunities you do have to spend time with your children may feel more important than ever before. Abiding by the...
What is parental alienation?
If you recently divorced and have the uncomfortable feeling that your former spouse is attempting to alienate your children from you, you may be right. Psychology Today reports that while parental alienation can begin shortly after a child’s birth if the alienating...
What do you know about joint custody financial considerations?
While you and your ex-spouse put the last touches on your parenting plan for joint custody of your shared children, you feel you covered all bases. Did you account for the financial aspects of having joint custody? Kiplinger offers ideas to think about. Take steps to...
Can you move out of state with your child after your divorce?
After your divorce, you must obtain court permission to relocate with your minor child anywhere greater than 50 miles from your present location or out of state if your child’s other parent objects to your move. Section 36-6-108 of the Tennessee Code sets forth the...
Is your child suffering from parental alienation syndrome?
Tennessee parents cannot always let things go after a divorce. This is especially true if you must share custody of your children. In some cases, a vindictive parent may attempt to sew discord between you and your child. This is parental alienation. If your child is a...
Custodial parents can request a new child support order
As circumstances change, a custodial parent may realize that the current child support order is no longer sufficient. Parents can request a modification if they think they need more financial support from the noncustodial parent. Custodial parents may need a new child...