On behalf of Law Office of Lisa Collins Werner | May 18, 2020 | Divorce With Children
Child support orders exist to provide financial support for children based on their needs and the abilities of their parents. They are not ever final orders because needs and circumstances can change over time. For this reason, the state allows parents to request...
On behalf of Law Office of Lisa Collins Werner | Oct 4, 2019 | Divorce With Children
Co-parents in Tennessee may be interested in learning about some of the signs that indicate an effective and healthy co-parenting relationship. While there is usually a lot of room for improvement when it comes to co-parenting after divorce, it’s better to focus...
On behalf of Law Office of Lisa Collins Werner | Sep 27, 2019 | Divorce With Children
When parents in Tennessee divorce, they are generally concerned about being able to maintain a strong relationship with their kids. They may also experience anxiety around the possibility of a protracted dispute with the other parent regarding custody/visitation...
On behalf of Law Office of Lisa Collins Werner | Sep 19, 2019 | Divorce With Children
When Tennessee parents get divorced, emotions often run high. Still, they typically understand that children do best when they are able to have strong relationships with both parents. Unfortunately, the conflicts that led to a divorce may continue as the ex-spouses...
On behalf of Law Office of Lisa Collins Werner | Sep 12, 2019 | Divorce With Children
When couples with children get divorced in Tennessee, both parents are often concerned about child custody and visitation issues. While most parents want the best for their children, the emotions surrounding a divorce can make negotiating these issues very difficult....
On behalf of Law Office of Lisa Collins Werner | Sep 6, 2019 | Divorce With Children
Soon-to-be divorced parents in Tennessee will need to figure out how to raise their children together after the split. Ideally, they will work out a plan that meets both their need and the needs of their children. When done properly, a plan can help children adjust to...
On behalf of Law Office of Lisa Collins Werner | Aug 29, 2019 | Divorce With Children
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...
On behalf of Law Office of Lisa Collins Werner | Aug 22, 2019 | Divorce With Children
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....
On behalf of Law Office of Lisa Collins Werner | Aug 15, 2019 | Divorce With Children
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...
On behalf of Law Office of Lisa Collins Werner | Aug 8, 2019 | Divorce With Children
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...
