Ugh. It’s that time of year again. Let’s rip this Band-Aid off and get on with our lives.
Spanking may affect a child’s brain development in ways similar to more severe forms of violence, according to a new study led by Harvard researchers.
How can Tennessee courts enforce orders issued by courts in other states?
What are parents to do when their parenting schedule is based on the school calendar and schools are closed for the rest of the academic year?
Tennessee Supreme Court suspends in-person court proceedings through the end of March.
What changes to Tennessee family law occurred in the 2019 legislative session?
Primary Residential Parent Designation Challenged in Morristown, Tennessee Divorce: Mangum v. Mangum
When a parent commits domestic violence, must their parenting time be restricted in Tennessee?
Domestic violence is a serious problem everywhere, including Tennessee. This serves as a necessary reminder of how serious it is.
Are litigants in an order-of-protection case entitled to discovery in Tennessee?
When and how may a child testify in chambers in Tennessee? And who must be present?
When parenting time must be limited, what constitutes an abuse of discretion in Tennessee?
Five Myths about Domestic Violence
Does committing domestic violence disqualify one from being the primary residential parent?
What does it take to get an order of protection?
K.O. concludes his interview with Judge Bill Swann. They discuss the rise of mediation, the end of gender preferences in child-custody disputes, the most rewarding types of cases, and the most difficult. Judge Swann predicts what we’ll see in the coming years, and discusses his life after retiring from the bench.