Tennessee fathers are as capable as mothers when it comes to caring for and supporting their children. Unfortunately, obtaining joint custody can be a challenge if your ex wants sole custody. At The Waldrop Firm, P.C., we often help dads defend their rights, establish...
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Father’s Rights
What is the Voluntary Acknowledgement of Paternity?
Establishing paternity is very important when you are an unmarried father. Under Tennessee law, you have no rights to your child until you secure a legal determination of paternity. This does not mean you have to go court or undergo DNA tests, though. You can...
What are my visitation rights as a Tennessee father?
Fathers naturally want to spend time with their children and watch them grow up. This is a basic desire, and in most circumstances, a right. Unfortunately, however, so many fathers in Tennessee struggle to gain visitation arrangements that they are satisfied with....
What rights come with establishing paternity?
Children benefit greatly from having a strong relationship with both their mother and their father. Unfortunately, father and child relationships can be more difficult to establish at times, and this is often because paternity is not established until the child is...
Gaining custody as an unmarried father in Tennessee
If you are an unmarried father, you still have the right to be a parent to your child. However, the process of establishing paternity along with visitation can potentially be more challenging. If you are not sure where to begin in regard to gaining custody of your...
Who can advocate for me as a father seeking custody?
Many studies have shown that children do best in life when they have strong bonds with both of their parents. This knowledge has influenced legal policies across the United States for optimal child custody rulings. However, there is still a long way to go, and fathers...
Tactics to keep dads from exercising their parental rights
Whether you are married or single, if you are a man who has split up with the mother of your children, your parental rights might be in jeopardy. This can be through no fault of your own. Contested divorces and custody battles get down and dirty, and it's not uncommon...