Denial of Grandparent Visitation Reversed in Dandridge, Tennessee: Beltz v. Heffner
What analysis for grandparent visitation applies to the parents of a deceased parent in Tennessee?
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Lack of Notice Dooms Termination of Parental Rights In Rogersville, Tennessee: In re Justine J.
When will inadequate notice undo a termination of parental rights and stepparent adoption in Tennessee?
Read MoreThey Lost Custody. Should They Still Be Able to See Their Children?
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.
Read MoreLegal Basics for LGBTQ Parents
What are the legal options and obstacles for LGBTQ people who want to become parents?
Read MoreAbsence of Guardian ad Litem Requires Reversal of Termination of Parental Rights in Cleveland, Tennessee: In re Aliyah C.
When must a guardian ad litem be appointed in Tennessee, and what is the guardian’s role?
Read MoreDealing With Interfering Grandparents
Advice for navigating the Parent-Grandparent relationship
Read MoreToken Child Support Examined in Livingston, Tennessee Termination of Parental Rights: In re Anna G.
What is token support for purposes of terminating parental rights in Tennessee?
Read MoreSuperior Parental Rights Affirmed in Crossville, Tennessee Child-Custody Dispute: Brown v. Farley
Facts: Child was born in 2010 to the never-married Mother and Father. In 2012, Mother transferred custody of Child to Maternal Grandmother because of Mother’s ongoing mental health issues. In late 2014, Father petitioned to establish paternity and obtain custody of Child. Father had enjoyed coparenting time with Child until Grandmother recently refused to respond to […]
Read MoreOne Day, Two Termination-Of-Parental-Rights Cases, Two Best-Interest Factors, Two Reversals: In re Autumn L. and In re Serenity W.
When is it in a child’s best interest to terminate parental rights in Tennessee?
Read MoreGrandparents Lose Custody in Lewisburg, Tennessee: In re Christian S.
When can a parent’s right to custody of their child be defeated by a grandparent or other nonparent in Tennessee?
Read MoreOrder Drafted by Attorney Leads to Reversal of Termination of Parental Rights in Memphis, Tennessee: In re Marneasha D.
When can a Tennessee court use an order prepared by a lawyer?
Read MoreTermination of Parental Rights for Substantial Noncompliance with Permanency Plan Reversed in Gainesboro, Tennessee: In re Nakayia S.
When can parental rights in Tennessee be terminated for substantial noncompliance with a permanency plan?
Read MoreGrandparent Visitation Schedule Reversed as Unreasonable in Murfreesboro, Tennessee: In re Diawn B.
Facts: Child was born to the unmarried Mother and Father. When Child was seven weeks old, Father died in a car accident. Following Father’s death, Mother stayed with Father’s aunt for a week, at which time Father’s mother — Grandmother — had regular contact with Child. Grandmother’s relationship with Mother quickly became adversarial, and Mother prevented […]
Read MoreGuardianship after Parent’s Death Vacated in Rogersville, Tennessee: In re Kira D.
When can a Tennessee court establish a guardianship for children?
Read MoreTennessee Family Law Legislative Update 2018
Was the Tennessee Legislature as bad in 2018 as they’ve been in previous years? You be the judge.
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