On behalf of Horton, Ballard & Pemerton PLLC | Oct 24, 2019 | Child Custody
As normal as it is for Americans in the 21st century to relocate from town to town or state to state, the decision can feel like a crisis for divorced parents sharing custody of a child. Tennessee allows this kind of relocation under certain conditions, which means...
On behalf of Horton, Ballard & Pemerton PLLC | Jun 18, 2019 | Child Custody
Some people in Tennessee might think of which parent a child will be living with when they think about custody, but there are actually two different kinds. Physical custody refers to where a child lives, but legal custody involves making decisions about major aspects...
On behalf of Horton, Ballard & Pemerton PLLC | Jun 3, 2019 | Child Custody
Parents in Tennessee who separate or divorce have a long future ahead of co-parenting, sharing child custody and visitation. Since children can benefit so greatly from a relationship with both parents absent a situation of abuse or neglect, parents must keep certain...
On behalf of Horton, Ballard & Pemerton PLLC | Jan 28, 2019 | Child Custody
Parents in Tennessee who are planning a parenting schedule should prioritize their children’s needs in creating it. The schedule is supposed to support the child’s relationship with both parents, and parents should resist the urge to feel that its design...
On behalf of Horton, Ballard & Pemerton PLLC | Jan 2, 2019 | Child Custody
Tennessee parents who are facing a divorce are understandably interested in how the divorce could impact their children. In some cases, a wife may be encouraged by her lawyer to seek sole custody of the children. This may be done even though the father is active in...
On behalf of Horton, Ballard & Pemerton PLLC | Jul 30, 2018 | Child Custody
After parents in Tennessee get divorced, it can be difficult to figure out how they can build strong co-parenting relationships with their ex-spouses. It is possible for people to have good working relationships with their ex-spouses by keeping a number of different...
