Fathers who are not married to their children's mother still have custody and visitation rights and the responsibility to provide support. However, you must establish legal paternity and remain in your child's life to take advantage of your parental rights. Learn how...
Problems with compatibility may lead to divorce, in which case both parties accept responsibility for what occurred but are usually able to maintain a positive post-divorce relationship. In other cases, one spouse may have behaved in a toxic way, and may sill behave...
Caring for your children after divorce comes down to patience, love and a proper parenting plan. In Tennessee, the courts require one of these documents before signing a final divorce decree. The attorneys here at Ken Lawson Law understand the toll a divorce can take....
It is no big secret that divorce is a difficult process, not only for the adults going through it but for the kids, as well. Thousands of children in Tennessee are going through divorces right now, and each one is going to take away their own experience from it. If...
While it is becoming more socially accepted for single dads to be the main custodial parent in Tennessee, statistically if you are the father, it is more likely that you are in the non-custodial parent. Unfortunately, there are many negative stereotypes that rotate...
One thing that many parents do not realize while they are in the midst of filing for divorce is how much their separation also affects their children. Though divorce is necessary for couples to legally go their separate ways and absolve themselves of the joint...
For parents, it can be very difficult to remain positive in the wake of an unfavorable custody ruling. Some parents are not able to spend as much time with their kids as they would have liked, while others are not even able to have any time with their children. As if...
If you and your spouse are looking for ways to avoid a litigated Tennessee divorce, you may be considering mediation. This form of alternative dispute resolution often results in successful negotiations and a settlement that a judge will sign. At Ken Lawson Law, we...
Custody battles are a notorious part of divorce. While not every couple argues over custody, it is true that typically one parent feels at least a little slighted by the final custody order. This can lead to issues down the road, including rough relationships between...
Mediation is an alternative dispute resolution process that is often used in family law but can be used in various other areas of law. It works nicely in family law because it enables you to work past issues and come together to make decisions that are mutually...