Do You Have a Parenting Plan for Tennessee Child Custody?
In every Tennessee divorce with children and child custody issues, a parenting plan will be needed to address matters relating to child custody. Custody isn’t just about deciding who will have physical custody and who will have legal custody. There are quite a few child-rearing details that must be worked out between the parents. Essentials […]
Read More»Your Checklist to a Tennessee No-Fault Divorce
No-Fault Tennessee divorce checklist. Your to do list for a basic, no frills, no fault, Tennessee divorce. An experienced Tennessee divorce lawyer likes to keep detailed checklists to track proceedings for each client. Tennessee divorce attorneys represent many family law clients simultaneously, but there’s nothing wrong with tearing a page from the expert’s book. To ensure […]
Read More»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»What happens if back child support is owed in Tennessee?
When back child support is owed, the Treasury Offset Program (TOP) may intervene on behalf of the parent seeking it. Tennessee child support laws provide this program so that parents who are owed money can take the necessary steps to enforce child support and recover what was never paid. The laws specifically allow for retroactive […]
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»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 […]
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