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...
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How a joint custody presumption could help same-sex couples
In 2019, state legislators in Tennessee introduced a bill that would create a rebuttable presumption that joint custody is in a child's interest when making arrangements during a divorce. According to the state General Assembly, the bill failed due to withdrawal in...
How your former spouse moving in with someone new affects custody
You may wonder how your former spouse moving in with someone new affects child custody as moving to a new place is a very common cause of custody changes. The other parent introducing a new person and new environment to your child might concern you. If the timing of...
Base your parenting plan on the best interests of your child
In both Tennessee and Mississippi, the courts always prioritize the best interests of the child when it comes to the parents’ divorce and the need for a parenting plan. Each parenting plan is unique, but certain elements are common to all and help build a foundation...
How can you facilitate a positive visitation exchange?
Sharing custody of your children with your former spouse in Tennessee may present unique challenges. Regardless of the reasons that ultimately ended your relationship, chances are your ex is still an honorable and devoted parent. Allowing your children to develop a...
4 things grandparents should know before suing for custody
If you are like most adults, you probably do not expect to raise more children after your own grow up. While it is rarely the expectation, it is not uncommon. Today, a significant number of grandparents are raising their grandchildren. Due to many factors such as the...
When parental drug use forces grandparents to step in
The opioid epidemic continues to ravage many parts of Tennessee and the nation, and it is changing the face of the modern American family. Increasingly, grandparents across the state are stepping in to raise their grandchildren when the child’s parents are no longer...
More stay-at-home fathers receiving custody of children
Families come in many shapes and sizes. Traditionally, mothers stayed home to take care of the children, while fathers went out into the workforce in an attempt to make ends meet. In this day and age, however, it is not uncommon to see fathers staying at home to raise...
Applying the best interests of the child standard
Few matters have the potential to be more stressful than a child custody dispute. After all, your son or daughter is likely the most important person in your life. As such, you likely do not want to give up either legal or physical custody of the young one in your...
What happens if my child refuses visitation?
Co-parenting can be difficult, but it is considered the best option for a child's welfare in the modern court room. Even if you are in a more traditional situation where one parent has sole custody, it is likely that the non-custodial parent will have the child for...