Tennessee Law Grants Basic Parental Rights Regardless of Custody
Many Tennessee parents assume that if they do not have primary custody of their child, they lose most of their parental rights. That generally is not the case. Even when one parent has significantly less parenting time than the other, Tennessee law typically grants both parents certain rights involving communication with their child and access… Read More »
Covenant Marriage Bill Does Not Pass, but Could Return
For approximately 50 years, Tennessee has allowed spouses to obtain a no-fault divorce. This means that a court can dissolve a marriage based on a declaration that irreconcilable differences exist between the parties. No proof of marital misconduct is required, though like many other states, Tennessee residents do have the option of pursuing a fault-based… Read More »
Who Gets the Stimulus Check When Spouses Are Separated or Divorcing?
During a crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic, family becomes more important than ever, especially for children whose schedules have been disrupted by long-term school closures and the cancellation of other activities. Parents who are divorced or live apart for other reasons know the importance of maintaining healthy communication through difficult situations. Though this situation… Read More »
Communicating With Your Ex About COVID-19 Custody Issues
During a crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic, family becomes more important than ever, especially for children whose schedules have been disrupted by long-term school closures and the cancellation of other activities. Parents who are divorced or live apart for other reasons know the importance of maintaining healthy communication through difficult situations. Though this… Read More »