After a divorce, Tennessee parents must still work together to raise their children. How they work together could be spelled out in a parenting plan, and the best plans tend to be created when both parents are engaged in the process of making them. The needs of the...
Month: August 2019
Benefits and drawbacks of virtual visitation
Some divorced parents in Tennessee may need to make an agreement with the other parent about a virtual visitation schedule. Virtual visitation refers to a parent's contact with a child via phone, email, instant messaging, Skype or any other technological means....
Living accommodations may influence child custody decisions
Family law judges in Tennessee and around the country are guided by what they think is in the child's best interests when they make custody decisions, and this sometimes involves considering the standard of a parent's living conditions. Parents who do not live in...
Gender alone won’t influence a custody order
Fathers in Tennessee and throughout the country may be entitled to full custody of their children. However, this depends on the facts of the case, and a judge will need to determine if that is in the best interest of the child. In most cases, both parents share...
Grow your family by adopting a child into your life
You and your spouse have always wanted children, but over time, you've found that it's nearly impossible. You both struggle with fertility issues, and the likelihood of having a child of your own is low. Now, you have the opportunity to adopt a child who needs a...
Why custody orders could be modified
Parents in Tennessee may decide that they want to amend their current child custody arrangement. This may occur because of a breakdown in communication with the child's other parent or because there is reason to believe that the child's best interests are not being...
About adoption in Tennessee
Adoption can be a complicated process. Tennessee residents who are considering adoption should fully understand the state's adoption requirements so that they know if they are legally qualified to adopt a child. The requirements to adopt a child exist so that children...