Category Archives: Child Custody
Things to Know About Relocating After Divorce
The months and years following a divorce are often a good time to start reevaluating and to make a fresh start. Many people enter into new relationships, start a new career, or even just get a haircut. Sometimes, people even want to move to a new city, or even a new state. After a… Read More »
Why You Should Work with a Franklin Child Custody Attorney
Whether you are going through a divorce or need to modify or enforce a child custody order, you may be tempted to represent yourself. Many people do this, usually in an attempt to save money, but it is never recommended. Not everyone who has a child custody issue is familiar with the laws that… Read More »
Important Things To Know About Emergency Custody In Middle Tennessee
If you believe your child is being neglected, is in danger, or lives in an environment that is harmful to them, your main priority is likely getting them the protection they need. You likely want to act quickly and you should, particularly if you are pursuing emergency child custody. Below, one of our Middle… Read More »
How To Make Shared Custody Work
When parents get a divorce, they must resolve child custody disputes. Parents can reach an agreement together and, as long as it is fair, the plan will be approved by the courts. When parents cannot agree on a custody arrangement, the court will make the final decision. As in most states, the courts start… Read More »
Does A Parent’s Income Play A Role In Child Custody Decisions?
Disputes over child custody are some of the most heated in the Tennessee family courts, and they tend to become quite emotional. If you earn a lower income than your spouse, you may worry that you will lose child custody based on this fact alone. On the other hand, if you earn more than… Read More »
What Factors Are Considered During Child Custody Proceedings In Franklin?
If you are getting a divorce and one or more children are involved, negotiating child custody is one of the most important parts of the legal process. Creating a parenting plan that is mutually beneficial for each party is challenging, even when the two people getting the divorce are amicable with each other. The… Read More »
Six Tips For Creating Your Parenting Plan
If you are getting a divorce and have children with your spouse, creating a parenting plan is an important part of the process. Your parenting plan will essentially establish child custody and visitation schedules, and it will have a significant impact on how you co-parent with your spouse post-divorce. Below, one of our Brentwood… Read More »
Navigating Child Custody During The Holidays
The holiday season is just around the corner. While Christmas and Thanksgiving are usually times to have fun with family and friends, they can be very difficult for some people. If you have recently gotten a divorce and have children with your former spouse, this is particularly true. You may be worried that you… Read More »
What To Do If Your Child Refuses Visitation With The Other Parent
During any divorce that involves children, a parenting plan must be negotiated between the two parents or the parties will have to go to court and allow a judge to make the final decision. Regardless of how parenting time is decided, once a plan is in place, it is a court order and all… Read More »
Why Is A GAL Involved In My Child Custody Case?
People usually understand that when they are going through a divorce, each side will have an attorney representing their best interests. However, many people do not realize that when their divorce case involves children, a Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) may also be assigned to their case. The courts will assign a GAL to a… Read More »