In Tennessee, do I have to let my children speak with their other parent by phone during my parenting time?
Tennessee parenting plans grant both parents "the right to unimpeded telephone conversations with the child at least twice a week at reasonable times and for reasonable durations." This is pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated 36-6-101. This also requires that the parent exercising his/her parenting time provide the other parent [...]
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In most cases, we offer payment plans. The terms of your plan will depend on the type of case. To discuss your payment options, contact our office today!
What is your retainer for a Tennessee divorce case?
Our retainer rates vary based on several factors: 1) The complexity of your case. 2) Whether your divorce will be contested or uncontested. Uncontested divorce retainer rates are going to be lower than contested ones. 3) The Tennessee county in which we will be filing your divorce. Some Tennessee [...]
My spouse and I both want a divorce. Does that mean we can file an uncontested divorce in Tennessee?
The answer is MAYBE. There is more to an uncontested divorce than the simple agreement that you wish to be divorced. In Tennessee, you may file a divorce on the grounds of "irreconcilable differences", which is what many refer to as an "uncontested" divorce. These divorces typically save you [...]
Do I have a right to access my child’s school records in Tennessee?
Tennessee Code Annotated §36-6-101, entitles both legal parents of a child to the right to receive directly from the child's school any educational records customarily made available to parents. This statute also states that, "[u]pon request from one parent, the parent enrolling the child in school shall provide to [...]
In Tennessee, can I close a joint bank account while my divorce is pending?
Tennessee divorce courts enter a mandatory injunction at the beginning of each case. This order will ensure that neither party dissipates the marital assets or cancels jointly held accounts or insurance policies. It is always advisable to speak with your attorney before closing an account or making a large [...]