Once again, I am honored to have been selected by my colleagues in the Knoxville Bar as being among the best divorce, family law, child…
Once again, I am honored to have been selected by my colleagues in the Knoxville Bar as being among the best divorce, family law, child…
Most termination of parental rights cases focus on grounds for termination. If grounds are proven, it often seems as if the second prong of the…
Most termination of parental rights cases focus on grounds for termination. If grounds are proven, it often seems as if the second prong of the…
Facts: Father abused prescription drugs. A disturbing incident occurred where Father — while in the presence of the children — injected drugs intravenously and, ultimately,…
Facts: Father abused prescription drugs. A disturbing incident occurred where Father — while in the presence of the children — injected drugs intravenously and, ultimately,…
Termination of Parental Rights Case Dismissed for Lack of Standing in Fayetteville, TN: In re Ava B.
Facts: Mother and Father adopted Child. Three years later, Mother and Father divorced. Father was designated the primary residential parent for Child while Mother received…
Facts: Mother and Stepfather filed a petition to terminate Father’s parental rights and adopt the child. After a trial, the trial court found clear and…
Facts: Child was born to unmarried parents in April 2013. From birth, Child resided continually in Mother’s custody. Father testified he had no knowledge of…
Facts: Father’s children were adjudicated dependent and neglected and put in the custody of the Department of Children’s Services (“DCS”) after Father committed domestic assault…
Facts: Mother’s parental rights to Child were terminated after a trial in which she was represented by court-appointed counsel. The trial court found three separate…
Facts: Mother’s parental rights to Child were terminated after a trial in which she was represented by court-appointed counsel. The trial court found three separate…
Facts: The facts of this sad case are set forth in my blog post on the Court of Appeals’ opinion. Click HERE to see that post. I suggest…
Tennessee’s Administrative Office of the Courts has revised the official form for Permanent Parenting Plans. The new form removes references to “Mother” and “Father” and…
Tennessee’s Administrative Office of the Courts has revised the official form for Permanent Parenting Plans. The new form removes references to “Mother” and “Father” and…