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How You Can Proceed with Your Divorce or Custody Case During the Covid-19 Outbreak

How You Can Proceed with Your Divorce or Custody Case During the Covid-19 Outbreak

by Lawrence | Apr 9, 2020 | Child Custody & Visitation, Divorce, marriage, Nashville Attorney

Are the courts closed? No, the Tennessee courts are not closed.  The Tennessee Supreme Court did issue an order that closed our courts to in-person hearings (with some exceptions), then later issued another order that modified and extended the first order.  You can...

New Laws in Tennessee!

by Lawrence | Jun 4, 2015 | 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...
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...

Child Custody and Divorce

by Lawrence | Feb 14, 2011 | Child Custody & Visitation, Children with Special Needs, Discovery, Divorce, Parental rights

Note:  This post has been updated on 04/30/14 to reflect changes in the law that will take effect on 07/01/2014.  The list of factors the court must consider were modified by the Tennessee State Legislature, and the new list appears below. You’re getting a...

I Got a Girl Pregnant, What Should I Do?

by Lawrence | Nov 17, 2009 | 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,...

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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  • Why the Term “Standard Parenting” is Obsolete May 20, 2020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
  • How You Can Proceed with Your Divorce or Custody Case During the Covid-19 Outbreak April 9, 2020
  • Payment for Private School Tuition Overturned August 11, 2017