On behalf of The Bodie Law Office | Sep 9, 2019 | Child Custody
Divorce in Tennessee is very hard on children. It is a huge change in their lives that is completely out of their control. The idea of having parents in two different households can be a lot for a child to understand and deal with regardless of his or her age....
On behalf of The Bodie Law Office | Jun 11, 2019 | Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law
As the noncustodial parent after a Tennessee divorce, you may have concerns that your ex-spouse will edge you out of your child’s life, and you will lose the close relationship that you and your child shared before. The Knoxville Bar Association explains that the...
On behalf of The Bodie Law Office | Nov 27, 2018 | Child Custody
Some Tennessee parents who are going through a divorce may be considering the pros and cons of the birdnesting arrangement for child custody. Also known as nesting, this approach involves parents taking turns living in the family home while the children continue to...
On behalf of The Bodie Law Office | Feb 13, 2018 | Child Custody
Divorce is a difficult situation for everyone involved, but it is grandparents who can end up losing the most. No longer seeing a grandchild is heartbreaking for the grandparents and often devastating for the grandchild. If a parent makes visitation difficult or...
On behalf of The Bodie Law Office | Feb 8, 2018 | Child Custody
There are misconceptions on how much influence a child has when it comes to determining custody. Many parents believe that if their child wants to stay with them, they will receive custody. While children are allowed to communicate their opinions on the divorce, that...
On behalf of The Bodie Law Office | Jan 16, 2018 | Child Custody
You love your child and want to provide a good, stable home for them. As much as you want to help your child grow and succeed, addiction is a monster you just can’t seem to escape. A judge decided you were “unfit” and denied guardianship or custody...
