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...
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Child Custody and Visitation
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...
How a romantic affair during divorce affect child custody matters
A divorce is typically traumatic for children. Tennessee residents might agree that children have to deal with many issues, such as the insecurity of having to stay with one parent. There are also financial matters that will also affect the child, such as child...
The various forms of child custody — Part II
Most Tennessee residents know what child custody is and the general forms it can take. The previous blog post discussed four types of child custody, including physical, joint, legal and sole. If any parent in a joint child-custody arrangement feels that the other...
The various forms of child custody — Part I
As with divorces everywhere, minor children in Tennessee are usually the ones who experience the strongest sense of anxiety about the future. Their parents may be eager to move on with their lives, but children have no real idea what to expect in the coming weeks,...
What role does religion play in child custody cases?
There are many people who are married to a person from another religion. Many interfaith couples and their children practice either religion or both religions. However, in the event of divorce, the child's religious practices may become a point of contention after the...
