You sometimes have parents who will say that they are only married because of their children. They may not state this directly or tell the children, of course. But the couple wants to get divorced and has made a mutual decision to stay together for the kids. Every...
Child Custody
Can one co-parent move out of Tennessee with their children?
Sharing custody is the typical outcome of a divorce or break-up of unmarried parents in Tennessee. Unless there's a reason to believe that shared custody would put the children at risk of harm or neglect, the courts will generally seek to keep both parents as involved...
Your options when dealing with parental alienation
Parental alienation is when one parent undermines the child's relationship with the other. This often results in the child's rejection or hostility towards the targeted parent. Dealing with parental alienation requires careful consideration and understanding of...
Preparing to get back to court for more time with your children
Research concerning how children respond to divorce is clear about the importance of keeping both parents in a child's life, if both parents are fit. Despite how important it is for a child to have positive relationships with both parents, sometimes a Tennessee...
Is there gender bias in child custody proceedings?
Traditional gender roles designated fathers as the breadwinners and mothers as the primary caregivers. However, society has since evolved and there are currently no gender-specific roles that strictly apply in the modern world. Still, you may be worried as a father...
5 tips to make co-parenting less stressful
Co-parenting involves parents continuing to work as a team even after they split up. This isn’t always the easiest arrangement for the adults, but it’s one that’s often best for their children. Making the co-parenting situation as easy as possible should be priority...
Could virtual visitation work for you?
When a child’s parents choose to separate but they both desire to remain in the child’s life, custody and parenting time (historically referred to as visitation) arrangements must be sorted out. No matter how co-parents divide their time, their child will almost...
What is supervised visitation?
As a parent, your number one priority is the welfare of your child. The best interests of the child are also at the heart of every custody decision that the family court makes. Generally, the court prefers both parents to remain involved in the child’s life, in as...
Tips for telling the children about divorce
It can sometimes be difficult to tell your children that you’re getting a divorce. You may know that they don’t want it to happen and that they value the stability that comes along with their parents being married. However, you may still understand that divorce is the...
How to celebrate your child’s birthday after divorce
Divorce can be very hard on families, especially when special occasions arise. One of the biggest celebrations that occur each year is your child’s birthday. This is something that your child looks forward to all year long. If you and your ex-spouse can work together,...