How Open Adoption Helps Children
Monday, September 17th, 2018
In Tennessee alone, there are more opioid-overdose deaths occurring on a daily basis than there are traffic fatalities – quite an alarming statistic, as most local readers are familiar with the treacherousness that is I-40 (1). Yet while most people can conceive of the variety of ways that opioid addiction wreaks havoc on a victim’s […]
Read More »Approved Parenting Classes in Knox County
Thursday, July 26th, 2018
Every divorce in TN comes with mandatory parenting classes that have to be completed by both parties. Since many are new to the divorce process, they aren’t sure where to start when they need to schedule classes. Hopefully the following information will help! Below is a list of approved parenting classes for Knox County. Dove […]
Read More »What to Expect When DCS Gets Involved
Thursday, July 26th, 2018
However the Department of Child Services (DCS) gets involved–whether through a dirty trick pulled by your ex, or a call from a third party–the ramifications for you spending time with your child are severe. Here are some things you can expect: 1. You will be interviewed by a DCS worker, probably at your home. In […]
Read More »Stepparent Rights
Thursday, June 21st, 2018
The role of a stepparent is not legally the same as that of a biological parent, but it is undisputed that stepparents often play an integral role in providing a loving and nurturing environment for their stepchildren. Stepparents develop strong bonds with their step-children, and unfortunately, few people truly see just how important some stepparents […]
Read More »Is My Child’s Other Parent Unfit for Custody?
Wednesday, April 4th, 2018
Generally, Courts are required to “maximize the participation of both parents in the lives of their children consistent with the children’s best interest.” For more on that subject, check out our article located here. This is small comfort when the other person has abused your child, is on drugs, or simply has never taken on […]
Read More »How does custody work if we aren’t married?
Sunday, August 27th, 2017
These days, more and more parents are choosing to not get married, even if they have a child together. If a couple is married, then the law presumes that both the father and the mother have equal rights to time with the child, and equal responsibilities for that child’s care. Unmarried couples who have children […]
Read More »DCS took my kids. What now?
Sunday, August 27th, 2017
DCS just took my kids. Can they at least stay with my family while all this gets sorted out? Yes. When the Department of Children’s Services takes children from a parent, they are required to find somewhere for the children to be while their investigation is underway. The law requires DCS to place the children […]
Read More »Co-Parenting in the Summer
Friday, July 14th, 2017
Divorce is stressful, and handling a summer co-parenting plan often makes it even more difficult. Your children have two parents, and avoiding conflict with the other parent is essential for the emotional well-being of your kids. Remember, summertime is meant to be fun, and we should try to keep it that way, even in the […]
Read More »Custody and visitation for non-biological parents
Monday, January 9th, 2017
Sometimes, when people date and get in a serious relationship, kids come into the picture. Many times, if the relationship lasts long enough and is serious enough, the relationship between non-related adults and kids becomes like a parent-child relationship. But what happens when the relationship ends or there are problems with the kids? Does the […]
Read More »Visitation: What if I don’t like my ex’s new partner?
Wednesday, November 16th, 2016
It’s always hard when your ex starts dating again (especially if you’re still married to them). It’s even harder when you have kids. Visitation can be tricky when you don’t like your ex’s new partner. Many people want to keep their kids away from their ex’s new significant other. Unfortunately, unless your ex agrees to […]
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