Photo of the Week: Hummingbird with Socks

October 18, 2019.Reading time less than 1 minute.

They Lost Custody. Should They Still Be Able to See Their Children?

October 16, 2019.Reading time 11 minutes.

Studies show open adoptions are largely beneficial. Children are less inclined to blame themselves, or to idolize their birthparents and demonize their adoptive parents. There is also the advantage of knowing family and medical histories.

Less Parenting Time Than Other Parent Proposed Affirmed in Franklin, Tennessee Divorce: Sullivan v. Sullivan

October 14, 2019.Reading time 3 minutes.

Can a Tennessee court award less parenting time than both parents think is best for the children?

Photo of the Week: Upward

October 11, 2019.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Parenting Plan Modification Fails for Lack of Material Change in Knoxville, Tennessee: In re Caroline U.

October 9, 2019.Reading time 6 minutes.

What sort of material change is required to modify a parenting schedule in Tennessee?

Enforcement of Legal Separation Agreement Challenged in Franklin, Tennessee Divorce: Pless v. Pless

October 7, 2019.Reading time 6 minutes.

When must a Tennessee court enforce a legal separation agreement, and when can they be modified?

Photo of the Week: Hummingbird at Rest

October 4, 2019.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Date for Retroactive Child Support Modification Disputed in Memphis, Tennessee: Schwager v. Messer

October 2, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

Must a Tennessee court enforce the parents’ agreement as to when child support must be modified?

Women Are Happier without Children or a Spouse, Says Happiness Expert

September 30, 2019.Reading time 3 minutes.

Uh oh, fellas.

Photo of the Week: Hummingbird Tongue

September 27, 2019.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Cohabitation Examined in Nashville, Tennessee Alimony Modification: Mathews v. Mathews

September 25, 2019.Reading time 5 minutes.

What does “cohabitation” mean for alimony in Tennessee?

Cash-Only Bonds Disallowed in Tennessee Child Support Enforcement Cases: State ex rel. Haynes v. Daugherty

September 23, 2019.Reading time 9 minutes.

Can a cash bond be required in Tennessee child-support arrearage cases?

Photo of the Week: Hummingbird Tail

September 20, 2019.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Modified Parenting Plan Reversed in Nashville, Tennessee Child-Custody Dispute: Ash v. Ash

September 18, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

When can a temporary parenting plan be made permanent in Tennessee?

Modification of Child Custody Reversed in Clarksville, Tennessee: Hartmann v. Hartmann

September 16, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

When is a material change of circumstance sufficient to change custody in Tennessee?