Can I Move Out Of State With My Child?
Relocation cases have been some of the most difficult cases I have handled in the Tennessee family law arena. A relocation case arises...
What Rights do I have when My Child is with the Other Parent?
Parenting Plans are required in all divorce and custody cases involving children. Each Parenting Plan contains a set of 9 rights each...
Tips for Saving on Legal Fees in Family Law Matters
Divorce can be expensive, both in terms of the emotional costs and the economic costs. Many times legal fees top the list of costs in a...
What is a Right of First Refusal in a Parenting Plan?
When negotiating parenting arrangements, one parent will often demand a provision in the parenting plan that provides for a “right of...
Is Having Custody More Expensive than Paying Child Support?
I wish I had a dollar for every time a parent came to me with a desire to change “custody” of their child so they would not have to pay...
How Does Disability Effect Child Support?
In order to determine the correct amount of child support when one of the parents is receiving social security benefits, it must first be...
Can I Get Interest on Past Due Child Support?
In Tennessee, past due child support carries 12% interest. The way the statute is written, child support is late if it is not paid on...
Is Mediation is Required in all Divorce Cases?
In all divorce cases, if a settlement is not reached between the parties, mediation is now required before the court will set the matter...
What Happens to a Child when the Parents Die?
During the past several months, I have had two cases where the parents of a child have died. In both cases, the deaths were sudden and...
Can Divorce Effect my Credit?
One common concern many people have when starting the divorce process is “will divorce effect my credit rating?” The short answer is no....
