Why the Term “Standard Parenting” is Obsolete
The definition of "standard parenting" has finally been revised as part of the new Tennessee Child Support Guidelines. read more...
How You Can Proceed with Your Divorce or Custody Case During the Covid-19 Outbreak
You can still get a divorce or have parenting time with your children during the coronavirus pandemic. Here's how to get started. read more...
New Laws in Tennessee!
4 June, 2015 by
Lawrence in Child Custody & Visitation, child support, Divorce, marital property, Parental rights, Property Division
There are several new laws coming into effect in Tennessee that may be of interest to people involved in divorce, custody, or child support cases. SB101 / HB90 Forgiving accrued principal and interest on child support. Previously, child support was a requirement and any unpaid support ... read more...
New Tennessee Law Clarifies Custody and 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 and inconsistent ... read more...
New Child Custody Law in Tennessee
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 one of the factors found in ... read more...
I Got a Girl Pregnant, What Should I Do?
17 November, 2009 by
Lawrence in Child Custody & Visitation
This question comes up most often in the case where a casual encounter leads to a pregnancy, and the mother of this child is not anxious to let the father see or spend time with the child. If your situation is anything like this, there are some steps you can take, and there are also some ... read more...
