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Why the Term “Standard Parenting” is Obsolete

Why the Term “Standard Parenting” is Obsolete

by Lawrence | May 20, 2020 | child support, Divorce, Nashville Attorney, Parental rights

A few years ago I wrote a blog post about the term “standard parenting”.  As I explained in that post, the term was used in the Tennessee Child Support Guidelines to describe the old typical arrangement where one parent had a child most of the time, and...

Father Loses Battle for Equal Parenting Time

by Lawrence | Aug 26, 2014 | Child Custody & Visitation, child support, Parental rights

This case struck me as odd because the father really wanted equal parenting time with his kids, but the trial court only gave him 91 days per year.  When he complained, the Appellate Court suggested that he not worry about it because even though the trial court only...
New Tennessee Law Clarifies Custody and Parental Rights

New Tennessee Law Clarifies Custody and Parental Rights

by Lawrence | Apr 30, 2014 | Child Custody & Visitation, Discovery, Parental rights

In the last legislative session, our lawmakers decided to clarify the factors that Tennessee family courts must consider when developing parenting schedules for parents of minor children.  The lawmakers state in the bill that the prior factors caused “confusion...

What is Standard Visitation?

by Lawrence | May 6, 2013 | Child Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Parental rights

“Standard Visitation” is a term you’ll hear at least a few times if you’re ever involved in a custody battle.  A lot of people think they know what it is, and a lot of people (including lawyers) insist that it’s just the way parenting...

New Child Custody Law in Tennessee

by Lawrence | Sep 24, 2012 | Child Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Parental rights

Some new legislation affecting child custody decisions took effect on July 1st in Tennessee.  I’ve previously written about the steps a court will take when developing a parenting schedule, including the factors the court must consider.  This new law modifies...
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Recent Posts

  • How Separate Property Becomes Marital Property September 9, 2020
  • Why the Term “Standard Parenting” is Obsolete May 20, 2020
  • How to Get an Order of Protection During the Covid-19 Pandemic April 10, 2020
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