Tennessee's Constitution grants rights to all citizens, and parental rights fall under the protection of the Constitution. In a recent decision by the Tennessee Supreme Court, the Court recognized that the Due Process Clauses of both the federal and state...
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Child Custody and Visitation
Non-divorced fathers seeking child custody have questions
There are so many children out there who need the guidance and support of their mother and father. If a father of child wants to be a bigger part of that child's life; this is a great thing. However, the legal process that may accompany achieving rights of child...
Parent abductions and child custody, what to do next?
Child custody is an issue that hits near and dear to the heart as nothing is more special than a bond between parent and child. When parents have issues of child custody, that often happen during a divorce, sometimes a parent can act irrationally. For example, parent...
Montgomery County parents seeking child custody look no further
Going through a divorce, or any other situation where a child custody arrangement is applicable, can be a confusing time. All you want is to be a part of your child's life in a meaningful way. Regardless if you are seeking shared or full custody, every parent needs...
Tennessee parents have child custody concerns during the holidays
It's that time of the year again. The time where many in Tennessee are celebrating holidays with friends and family. Whatever the holiday particular to you and your family, there is always a lot for parents to think about this time of the year. This is why it is best...
Should parents seek joint custody of their child?
Families come in many different shapes and sizes these days. Not every family has a mother or father living in the same household. However, this doesn't mean that mothers and fathers can't share custody of a child. Some parents in Montgomery County that are getting a...
Child custody plan important to both parent and child
If you are a parent who is going through a divorce, child custody is likely a top concern. You want to make sure that you are not jeopardizing the health of or relationship with your child. How do you avoid any unnecessary stress and negativity during this process?...
Why is it important to challenge a TN paternity result?
If a DNA test is ordered and administered properly, there is usually a very small margin of error on the results. However, there have been instances in the past of improperly handled or administered DNA tests. This should be of some interest to a parent who is looking...
Child custody basics for Montgomery County parents
Parents in the Montgomery County area know how much their children mean to them. Most parents would do anything to see their children happy. But what happens when the marriage that parents are in is crumbling and is leading to stress and unhappiness in both the...
Mother fears adverse custody ruling, returns to U.S. with kids
Divorce can have a terrible impact on children. While their parents may be looking forward to a better life ahead, the children may be feeling insecure. The children are worried about who will raise them and who will support them financially. In the best interest of...