Does Tennessee Recognize Common Law Marriage?

Common law marriages offer the legal protections of marriage to people who live as a married couple and hold themselves out as spouses even though they never formally married. For instance, a couple that is in a common law marriage and their children may have inheritance rights as if the couple were married. However, not…

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The Impact of Social Media on Child Custody Cases

If you ask your friends, family, or coworkers how often they use social media, most will likely say at least a few hours a week. Social media has become a widely used tool to keep in touch, update, and even meet new people. While social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok have many…

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Can Grandparents Get Visitation in Knoxville?

When a marriage ends, it impacts not just the couple but also the children and grandparents. In many situations, visitation for grandparents can be a very good thing, supporting the health and wellbeing of the child. However, there are limitations on when this can be imposed and whether or not it will be by the…

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What It Really Means to Seek “Sole” Custody of the Children

Going through a divorce can be extremely tough, especially if you have children. You may be used to seeing your child every morning, putting them to bed every night, and even having certain routines after you pick them up from school each day. However, now that you are getting a divorce, there are many questions…

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New Laws Affecting Tennessee Families in 2024

Every year, laws come and go, and some keep the status quo of the state, and some bring change. This year is no different, as there are new laws taking effect in January 2024, and they could very well affect you. These new laws range from new requirements for judges ruling in family law cases…

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When Can a Family Member Adopt Another Family Member?

Family members are taking on the task of stepping forward and caring for children in their families almost every single day in Tennessee. Sometimes, this is because the child’s biological parents cannot take care of them, or it may be because the person married the parent of the child and would like to adopt the…

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Domestic Violence Is a Leading Cause of Concussions

When most people think of concussions, they think of football or falls. They may think of acts of violence like a mugging or an assault, but they don’t always think about domestic violence. Based on recent studies and data, though, we should be connecting family violence to concussions. According to data compiled from domestic violence…

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What Are My Options When My Ex Won’t Follow the Parenting Plan?

Child custody battles can become contentious, particularly when one of the parties is unwilling to compromise. Things generally get even more complicated when parent refuses to comply with the court-approved Tennessee parenting plan. What options does the other parent have? Divorcing parents in Tennessee must attend a four-hour parenting class and file a parenting plan…

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Tips for Parenting When You’re Deployed Overseas

When parents have decided that divorce is the best decision for their relationship, children must deal with the emotional and physical changes that they will undergo in their daily lives. Military deployment presents even more challenges for both the parents and the children as it could cause stress, doubt, and uncertainty to develop within the…

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