When custody disputes span across country borders, things can get complicated. One Tennessee father has been in the middle of a child custody dispute with his ex-wife who brought their two children back to Japan. He has been fighting for two years trying to regain...
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Child Custody and Visitation
Explaining separation and divorce to children can help them cope
It is not unusual for parents to become caught up in their own personal anxiety caused by divorce. As separating parents work on the long-term legal issues of child custody, visitation and support, there must be, at some point, a discussion with their shared children...
Child custody battle sours with allegations of sexual abuse
The previous post looked at the report of a divorced couple whose legal battle has been going on for more than six years. It is clear that things can become unmanageable, especially when emotions and tensions are high. But child custody disputes can also get out of...
Tennessee court to try to bring six-year divorce trial to an end
It is no secret that divorce proceedings can be emotionally charged, especially when couples have to make decisions about property division and child custody. One couple is awaiting a decision from the Tennessee Court of Appeals after a six-year divorce battle. The...
Visitation schedule established for paralyzed mother
The nation was captivated by the story about a mother, paralyzed after giving birth to triplets, and her fight to see her three children. The mother and the father of the children were in the middle of a complicated visitation dispute. The biggest contention was...
Wade granted sole custody of two boys after long court battle
Custody battles can become heated, especially when both the father and mother are fighting for sole custody of the children involved. Often a custody dispute elicits strong emotions from the parties involved because it exists in the wake of a divorce, another process...
Charlie Sheen loses sons and faces temporary restraining order
Celebrity divorces and property division disputes are constantly in the news. Often, a highly-publicized custody dispute accompanies a celebrity divorce; allegations fly back and forth as the couple fights for custody of their children. One celebrity in particular has...
Custody dispute between Halle Berry and her ex-boyfriend heats up
We've seen that custody battles can become ugly as couples fight for custody of their shared children. The emotional strain of a divorce, if the couple had been married, can only further intensify a custody dispute to where it can become harmful to the children. When...
Mother Accused of International Abduction in Custody Dispute
Going through a divorce can be difficult for everyone involved. Often times a couple that is going through a divorce has to consider property division, child custody, and parenting time, not to mention all while dealing with the emotional piece. But what happens if a...
Tennessee Mother Records Phone Conversation for Custody Fight
As mentioned before, a divorce can affect the children in the family, not just the couple separating. In many situations, parents can come to an agreement on child support, custody and visitation agreements, making the transition easier on the kids. But sometimes a...
