Refusal of a Paternity Test: Legal Options and Penalties in Tennessee
- At March 01, 2013
- By Miles Mason
- In Child Custody
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Men who refuse a paternity test that was ordered by the court can face penalties like jail time or fines. A court order requiring the man to submit to the test may be granted if the mother has filed a civil suit to establish the paternity of the child. Under Tennessee paternity laws, paternity may […]
Read More»Paternity of a Child & Tennessee Child Custody Laws
- At February 28, 2013
- By Miles Mason
- In Child Custody
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Establishing the paternity of a child can be important for fathers who wish to exercise their child custody rights or for mothers who wish to receive child support from the child’s father. If a couple is unmarried, a biological father may legally be refused the ability to exercise his parental rights by Tennessee courts if he is not legally […]
Read More»Tennessee Father Accused of Abuse Wins Privacy of Psychologist Records
Tennessee law case summary on custody law and rights to psychological records of a parent in Tennessee divorce and family law from the Tennessee Court of Appeals. Hannah Ann Culbertson v Randall Eric Culbertson – Privacy Rights to Psychological Records in Tennessee Custody Cases The appeals court reviewed the use of the Husband’s psychological records as evidence in the […]
Read More»Mom Gets to Move Away w/ Kids for Job Without Looking in TN
Tennessee parental relocation law case summary in Tennessee divorce and family law from the Tennessee Court of Appeals. Mother allowed to relocate with children. Hudson v. Hudson – Tennessee Parent Relocation Law – Move Away Allowed Mother and Father were divorced in January 2007 on the grounds of irreconcilable differences. This case involves an appeal concerning […]
Read More»TN Mom Gets to Move Away to Work in Spa in Hilton Head, SC
Tennessee parental relocation law case summary in Tennessee divorce and family law from the Tennessee Court of Appeals. Mother allowed to relocate with children. Leach v. Leach – Tennessee parent relocation case – relocation granted This was a post-divorce dispute over the mother’s desire to relocate with the parties’ two minor children. Denise Leach (“Mother”) […]
Read More»How Can a Tennessee Mom Be Awarded Primary Residential Parent?
- At February 21, 2013
- By Miles Mason
- In Child Custody, Divorce
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Wondering how can a mother be awarded primary residential parent status? To better prepare yourself for a custody battle, you might want to consult a family law attorney in Shelby County, Tennessee. Obtaining Sole Legal and Physical Custody of Children – Tennessee Calls This Primary Residential Parent Status In the state of Tennessee, neither parent […]
Read More»Single Working Mothers Seeking Custody in Tennessee
- At February 14, 2013
- By Miles Mason
- In Child Custody, Divorce
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Single working mothers seeking custody generally are given equal rights in the state of Tennessee. Although it can be a challenge to balance work and raising children, the court’s goal is to see the children benefit from a relationship with both parents. If you have questions about mothers’ custody rights, speak with a family law […]
Read More»TN Mom Move Away w/Kids to Cayman Islands Dad Objected
Tennessee parental relocation law case summary in Tennessee divorce and family law from the Tennessee Court of Appeals. Mother allowed to relocate with children. To learn more, buy Miles Mason, Sr.’s book, Tennessee Parent Relocation Law, available on Amazon and Kindle. Webb v. Webb – Tennessee Parental Relocation Law – Relocation Granted Travis and Marie […]
Read More»Legal Custody vs. Physical Custody in Tennessee: What’s the difference?
- At February 08, 2013
- By Miles Mason
- In Child Custody, Divorce
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The difference between legal custody versus physical custody in Tennessee has to do with decisions that are made on behalf of the children and where they actually live after a divorce. If you’re beginning a divorce or custody case, make sure you understand the difference and what each means regarding your parental rights. Legal Custody […]
Read More»Mom Can Relocate with Kids to CA for Kinkos Acct Mgr Job
Tennessee parental relocation law case summary in Tennessee divorce and family law from the Tennessee Court of Appeals. Mother allowed to relocate with children. Connell v. Connell – Tennessee Parent Relocation Case – Granted The Connells’ marriage was dissolved in December 1996. The trial court awarded custody of the minor children to Mother and granted […]
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