Child Custody

You have recently gone through a divorce and ended your relationship with your partner. The two of you have children together, so you are still co-parents. You know that this is going to make life a bit more complicated. But now that your marriage is over, you are...

For parents, even simple things like moving after a divorce can become complicated. Parents may share physical custody of their children. The schedule may be based, in part, around the fact that those parents live close to one another. Relocating for any significant...

Parents sometimes reach a point where an existing custody order no longer supports a child’s daily life. When meaningful changes occur, Tennessee courts allow parents to request an updated arrangement. Providing a detailed explanation of the child’s new needs helps...

When your job requires frequent travel, it can be difficult to manage meaningful time with your children. You want to be as present as possible in your children’s lives, but it is difficult. The good news is that there are ways to work around your business travels so...

Divorce involving children often raises serious safety concerns. When abuse affects a household, Tennessee courts treat that issue as a major factor in custody decisions. Knowing how the law approaches these cases helps you understand what influences parenting...

You want a parenting plan that supports your child and reduces conflict. Joint decision-making in Tennessee helps parents share responsibility with clear expectations. When you understand how it works, you can approach your parenting plan with more confidence. How...

When parents separate, teenagers often have strong opinions about where they want to live. In Tennessee, a child’s preference matters, but it’s not the only factor the court considers. The judge must balance the teen’s wishes with what’s truly in their best interest....

When parents separate, custody decisions often come down to what will best support the child’s daily life. Judges look at stability, consistency, and the child’s overall well-being. In today’s world, where many jobs allow remote work, parents often wonder whether...

Parental alienation can seriously impact your relationship with your child and affect custody decisions. If one parent deliberately tries to turn the child against the other, the court may intervene. Understanding how this behavior influences custody outcomes helps...

Tennessee divorce law requires the court to make sure that parenting plans serve the best interests of the affected child. Even when both parents agree on the divorce and custody terms, the court still reviews the parenting plan.  This rule applies in both contested...