There are a lot of conversations about how divorce impacts young children in Tennessee. It’s not often talked about how middle-aged children can suffer if their older parents decide to go through a divorce. Even though these people might have gone through divorces...
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...
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...
Divorce proceedings could be stressful and unhappy for people whose marriage ends. How much trouble and anxiety spouses face depends on whether the divorce moves along to its conclusion smoothly or things become complicated and contentious. Still, even when...
Divorce is always a difficult process, but it can be even more complicated when one or both spouses are over the age of 50. This type of divorce is often called "gray divorce." If you are considering a gray divorce, it is important to understand the implications and...
There may be times when grandparents need temporary custody of their grandchildren. Grandparents have such rights under Tennessee law in certain situations. Gaining physical custody with power of attorney Physical custody occurs when a child lives with their...
Unwed fathers in Tennessee have rights to their children. There are certain steps that are important to take when a father wants to get custody of his child. Establishing paternity If a child is born to unwed parents, the mother automatically gets custody. The father,...
After Tennessee parents have split up, it’s common to deal with issues like child custody and visitation. While unusual, visitation might be refused. What does it mean to refuse visitation? In many cases, one parent is granted custody while the other is given...
Going through a divorce involves working with several different professionals, including a divorce lawyer, a divorce mediator and a divorce financial analyst. One professional you may not be familiar with is the Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA). Who is a...
Your grandchildren are precious to you, and their welfare is important. Protecting them from someone who is abusing them is of utmost importance. Grandparents in Tennessee might want to learn more about the filing of an order of protection to shield the youngsters rom...
