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Parental rights or responsibility in Tennessee can usually only be terminated by the state’s courts. This commonly occurs if your child is adopted or if either parent’s behavior warrants the removal of their parental responsibility. Also, parental responsibility usually cannot be removed from your child’s biological mother unless your child is adopted, and it is…

Just about everybody has heard of common law marriage. When a couple cohabits for enough time, they are considered to be man and wife for legal purposes. Some couples prefer to avoid traditional marriage and just share a common law marriage instead. But the practice is slowly being phased out of existence as more and…

It can be the worst-case scenario: You have reason to believe your child is either in danger, is being neglected to their detriment, or lives in an environment that’s harmful, or is at risk of being kidnapped from the state, against custody and visitation orders. There’s no time to lose. Filing for emergency custody is…

For someone who relies on alimony payments from an ex to make ends meet, learning that the ex either has or is about to file bankruptcy can obviously raise questions and increase stress. Alimony is often a contentious issue between divorced spouses (and those preparing for divorce), so our experienced divorce lawyers in Nashville understand…

If you are a parent with sole custody of your child and are considering relocating, you may be wondering if it is legal to move away from the other parent. The answer to this question depends on a number of factors, including whether or not the father has visitation rights. Generally speaking, parents who have…

If you are considering a divorce, you may be wondering what will happen to your pension or retirement account. These assets are often divided in a divorce, but there can be complications. A Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDRO) lawyer can help you establish your entitlement to these funds. QDRO lawyers work with the courts and your former…

When one parent has custody and the other doesn’t, there can be tension over who makes specific decisions on the child’s behalf. It can be a complex topic in which each divorce settlement and child custody agreement can specify different things. What follows is an overview of what to know regarding medical decisions for a child…

Someone could receive an inheritance they were aware of, or they might receive an inheritance as a surprise. Depending on the size of the inheritance, it could be an issue if marriage–and then divorce–is involved. Here’s what you need to know about inheritance and marital property to protect your assets appropriately. What Is Marital Property…

If you are considering divorce, you may be wondering if there are any alternatives to the traditional process. In Tennessee, there are a few different options available to couples who want to end their marriage. These alternatives can often help couples save time and money, and they may even be less stressful than going through a…

Alimony is a legal obligation to provide financial support to your former spouse after your divorce. In most cases, this financial support is paid by the higher-earning spouse to the lower-earning spouse, and it is intended to help the lower-earning spouse maintain the same standard of living they enjoyed during the marriage. Can A Spouse…