Going through a divorce can be one of the most difficult times of your life. This is especially true if you have a child with the other person. As you move through the process, matters of child custody will certainly move to the forefront. Generally speaking, there...
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Let a parenting agreement make your life easier
Going through a divorce can be a challenge, especially if you have at least one child with your soon-to-be ex-spouse. While you need to do what's right for you during this difficult time of your life, you should never lose sight of what's best for your child. There...
Successful co-parenting: Things you must do
When it comes to co-parenting, there are things you should do and things you should avoid at all costs. Successful co-parenting is easier said than done, but with the right approach you'll feel good about where things stand and what the future will bring. Here are a...
Don’t make these mistakes during a custody battle
When it comes to matters of child custody, you need to know exactly what you should and should not be doing. While you want to fight for your rights, you need to know where to draw the line. If you make a mistake along the way, it could cost you in the long run. With...
Tennessee same-sex couples declare victory in court case
Although it has been two years since same-sex marriage became legal throughout the U.S., some states have been slow in granting equal parenting rights to non-biological parents in these relationships. Many lesbian couples have children via artificial insemination from...
There are many child custody questions to address
When it comes to child custody, it is only natural to have some questions. Since you want to do what is best for you and your child, you need to answer all these questions as soon as possible. Here are some of the many things to focus on as your divorce moves forward:...
How to bond with your daughter after a divorce
Just because you go through the divorce process does not mean you want to end the relationship with your child or children as well. Some fathers find it difficult to bond with their children after a divorce, especially if the other parent is making it a challenge to...
Tennessee judge grants woman husband’s rights in same-sex divorce
A 4th Circuit Court judge in Tennessee has made several legislators unhappy and several others very happy. The judge issued the first ruling of its kind in Tennessee. A same-sex couple was seeking a divorce. One-half of the couple was granted the legal rights of a...
Divorced parents may find it easier to relocate
Thanks to a recent decision by the Tennessee Supreme Court, divorced parents may find it easier to move out of state with a child (or children), even if the other parent objects to the move. This decision applies to situations in which one parent has been granted more...
The finer details of sole custody
As you go through the divorce process, you may have some questions about child custody. For example, you may be familiar with the term "sole custody." Even so, there is more to this than meets the eye. In short, a parent with sole custody of a child has exclusive...