Child Custody

Divorce has changed over time, and there is much less stigma around it than a few decades ago. Child custody has changed with it. Until 1997, Tennessee worked on the principle that children were better off living with their mothers and that fathers would get...

Suppose you have a custody agreement issued by the court that grants you visitation rights to spend time with your children. However, your spouse is not too pleased with that arrangement, probably owing to your differences, and they end up taking actions that prevent...

When you divorce, you will need to come up with custody arrangements for your children. Many people understand that it’s better if they have both parents in their lives, but that isn’t always what’s in their best interests. For example, if there is a history of abuse...

When you and your co-parent worked out your custody schedule, splitting the end-of-year holidays seemed fair. One of you has the kids for Thanksgiving and the other for Christmas. Or maybe you’re alternating years where one of you has them for both holidays.  Now that...

If you have gone through a divorce and had a difficult custody battle, one of the things you may be concerned about is parental kidnapping. Parents generally commit a child abduction in situations where they're angry or upset with their co-parent or disagree with the...

Many people have fond memories of spending quality time with their grandparents. Grandparents often have a different set of rules that can be more relaxed than their parents'. Being spoiled by grandparents is almost synonymous with the grandparent–grandchild...

Shared custody can be hard for parents. There are plenty of people who will go to great lengths to push their ex out of the lives of the children they share.   Some people will ask for sole custody when the circumstances don't justify that arrangement. Others might...

Moving into a new home when you go through divorce gives you a chance to have a fresh start. While most adults can appreciate that, it might be a challenge for your children to accept the fact that they have a new home. As a parent, it’s your duty to help your...

The quality of the relationships you have is largely a reflection of what you invest. The more time you spend with people and the more you connect with them during that time, the deeper the bond between you. Given that shared custody immediately results in a reduction...

High-conflict co-parent can make the parent’s life challenging and it can have a negative impact on the children. It’s best if the parents can work things out so that there isn’t a lot of drama when the kids are around. Knowing strategies that might quell some of this...