Child Custody

When a divorcing couple opts for mediation, they are choosing a collaborative approach to resolving their differences outside of the courtroom. This comes with numerous benefits, such as lower costs, a more controlled environment and the opportunity to reach mutually...

It is quite common for parents in Tennessee to feel disappointed with the terms of a custody order. No one likes splitting the time that they get to spend with their children and missing out on important events like holidays or birthdays. For some parents, the...

Like a lot of states, Tennessee has moved toward recognizing the importance in most cases of parents sharing time with and decision-making responsibilities for their children after divorce. The law also recognizes that one person isn’t entitled to greater parenting...

Parents who share custody in Tennessee may find themselves disagreeing over many matters. From the way that they divide their time with their shared children to choices that may influence their lives for years to come, there are many issues that can become sources of...

If you share children with someone you are divorcing, it’s important to do what you can to make future parenting easier. You will forever be co-parents to your children and they are relying on you to raise them. Here are three things that can help you to co-parent...

When your marriage has fallen apart, it’s only natural to want to put some distance between you and your spouse – but fathers need to consider every move they make very carefully. Surprising things can have a great deal of impact on family court decisions, especially...

Moving away from your children isn’t ever easy, but it’s sometimes where life takes you after a divorce. It’s possible to still remain an active parent in your child’s life even if you’re not physically in the same area.  It’s critical for you to have a plan to parent...

If you co-parent with your ex, you have to be able to communicate freely about the children, but this might not always be easy. Effective communication puts your child’s needs first so they can have the stability they need to thrive despite the split. While there’s no...

During the divorce process, the question that lingers in every parent’s mind is how their children will cope with the divorce. When an ex-spouse is toxic, this concern becomes even more pressing. Co-parenting with a toxic ex-spouse can be incredibly difficult and...

If you get divorced, one potential child custody option to consider is known as birdnesting. Under this plan, you and your ex will take turns living with the children, but those children will always live in the same family home. They don’t have to move, but the child...