Child Custody

Parents dealing with raising children during and after a divorce should ensure they’re doing things in the best way for their kids. While all parents are bound to make some mistakes as they begin to navigate their new reality, there are steps that you can take to...

If you share custody of your children after a divorce, you know that you are legally guaranteed time with the kids. In theory, this will help you forge the same type of relationship with them as your ex. However, you may feel like the children never want to come to...

Summer break can be a difficult time for parents, because it’s hard to take time off work or to find ways to get child care. Even in families with both parents, one parent may have to stay home to watch their children. In divorced families, particularly in those with...

People tend to associate the amount of child support paid to the amount of time that one parent cares for a child. In part, that is true. A parent who has full custody or primary custody does usually receive support from the other parent. That’s not always how it...

Trying to raise children with your ex can be a complex undertaking, especially if your divorce was contentious. Ensuring that you're handling the situations that arise appropriately is challenging, but the parenting plan you establish should guide you along the way. ...

When parents divorce, custody arrangements are essential for determining which parent(s) have the authority and responsibility to care for minor children and make decisions on their behalf. However, this does not always result in an even 50/50 division of time and...

Like all parents, you love your child deeply and want what is best for him or her. If you are going through a custody dispute, though, you may face some additional issues as a member of the LGBTQ community.  Which issues may arise likely depends on whether you are a...

After a divorce in Tennessee, one parent may be given primary physical custody of a child. This means that the child lives with this individual more than half of the time. Although custodial parents may have significant influence over how the child is raised, the...

After parents in Tennessee or other states get divorced, they may be able to retain custody or visitation rights to their children. The two types of custody are physical and legal custody. Children will typically spend most of their time living with the parent who has...