When can a child testify privately in Tennessee, and how does it work?
Here’s my annual summary of the legislative changes to Tennessee family law in 2022.
When can a finding in a dependency and abuse case constitute grounds to terminate parental rights in Tennessee?
How long does a parent have to revoke their surrender of parental rights in Tennessee?
As we say in Tennessee, our legislators don’t pass laws. They pass lawsuits.
What notice is required for grounds to terminate parental rights in Tennessee?
When must a parent know of a child’s existence for the ground of abandonment by wanton disregard in a Tennessee termination of parental rights?
Can a putative father prevent the termination of his parental rights by changing his behavior after the termination petition is filed in Tennessee?
How does one prove abandonment by wanton disregard when terminating parental rights in Tennessee?
What effect does a parent’s incarceration have on the termination of parental rights in Tennessee?
When is termination of parental rights not in a child’s best interest in Tennessee?
When is the failure to visit or pay financial support for a child not “willful” abandonment in Tennessee?
When does the ground of persistence of conditions apply to terminate parental rights in Tennessee?
Ugh. It’s that time of year again. Let’s rip this Band-Aid off and get on with our lives.
When should a default judgment be vacated in Tennessee?