If you are ending your marriage because you’re married to someone with narcissistic tendencies, you are probably already dealing with the fallout. You may be frustrated by their pleasant attitude one day combined with an angry or aggressive response when you don’t...
Child Custody
Consistent parenting is vital for the children
Divorce can be a confusing situation for the children. The shift from having both parents under the same roof to a different living arrangement can take its toll on them mentally and emotionally. Therefore, it is necessary to ensure that the transition is smooth and...
Your child can be happy in two homes
There are numerous factors to settle during the divorce process. Assets will need to be divided, child custody and visitation allocated and arrangements regarding child and spousal support may need to be made. Once negotiations have finished and agreements have been...
Can I get shared 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...
Dealing with custody order violations
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...
Do I have to agree to joint custody?
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...
Dealing with your first holidays without your kids
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...
Can you get custody if the other parent is a flight risk?
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...
Losing contact with grandparents can cause “substantial harm”
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...
Can your ex cut off from the kids by moving out of Tennessee?
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...