Custody and visitation rights are a common area of concern for divorcing fathers or those who have fathered children outside of marriage and want to continue the relationship with the child. While they are very closely intertwined, custody and visitation are really...
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What rights do grandparents have to visit their grandkids?
When relationships and marriages break up, there can be a lot of collateral damage done to the family relationships. One such relationship that can be shattered is the one between children and their grandparents.Each state has its own provisions regarding visitation...
Custodial parent relocation isn’t always easy
When you have a child and aren't in a relationship with the child's other parent, making certain life decisions means that you have to look at the child custody and visitation issues that might come up with the decision. One such decision is when the custodial parent...
Modifying a parenting plan in Tennessee can be difficult
When you are working on a parenting plan as part of your divorce, it is vital that you ensure the plan you agree to is one that you can live with. There seems to be a misconception that often comes up during these cases that involves one parent thinking that they will...
What is reasonable visitation?
While standard visitation used to mean that the noncustodial parent had the children once a week during the evening and every other weekend, visitation schedules have evolved and are often much more generous. One common phrase heard in family law cases is the idea of...
What are child custody and visitation rights in Tennessee?
Child custody issues are hard for parents to deal with. In some cases, the parents might not be able to agree on anything about their child. This can include when the child sees which parent and who the child is allowed to visit. Parents who are going through child...