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Custody Lawyers in Tennessee

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Criminal Law185

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Divorce, custody, child and spousal support

Personal Injury274

Car, truck and work accidents, malpractice

Wills, trusts, probate, elder law

Chapter 7, Chapter 13, debt relief

Visas, green cards, citizenship

Business Law139

Starting a company, contracts, disputes

Employment Law124

Firing, discrimination, unpaid wages

Real Estate Law126

Closings, landlord and tenant, property

Intellectual Property80

Patents, trademarks, copyright

IRS problems, audits, tax debt

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All Family Law Divorce 149 Child Support 149 Custody 149 Spousal Support 149

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Plain-English guides to the law. General information, not legal advice.

Adoption Process in Tennessee

Tennessee adoption involves consent rules, a court-supervised home study, and (for newborn adoptions) a state-specific revocation window. Generally irrevocable; limited revocation grounds.

Alimony in Tennessee: How It Works

Tennessee calls it alimony. Four types: rehabilitative, transitional, alimony in futuro (long-term), and alimony in solido (lump sum).

Annulment in Tennessee

An annulment in Tennessee declares that a marriage was never legally valid — different from divorce, which ends a valid marriage. Grounds vary; common ones include Bigamy, incest, mental incapacity.

Child Custody and Best Interests of the Child in Tennessee

Tennessee child-custody decisions are governed by the "best interests of the child" standard. Tennessee uses 'parenting plans' that designate a 'primary residential parent' with both parents sharing decision-making when possible. No formal joint-custody presumption.

Child Emancipation in Tennessee

Tennessee child emancipation generally requires age Common-law or older, plus showing the minor can support themselves and emancipation is in their best interest.

Child Relocation Rules in Tennessee

Tennessee child-relocation requires court approval (or other parent's consent) for most moves that materially affect parenting time. 60 days written notice.

Child Support Calculations in Tennessee

Tennessee calculates child support using the Income Shares model. Both parents' incomes are combined to estimate what they would have spent on the child as an intact family.

Cohabitation Agreements + Unmarried Couples in Tennessee

Tennessee unmarried couples have NO automatic rights to property, support, or inheritance — cohabitation agreements + careful estate planning are the only protection. "Common-law marriage" is rare + specific.

Collaborative Divorce in Tennessee

Tennessee collaborative divorce — both parties + attorneys agree NOT to litigate, instead use team approach with neutrals. If process fails, attorneys must withdraw, creating strong incentive to settle.

Common-Law Marriage in Tennessee

Tennessee does NOT recognize common-law marriage. Cohabitation alone — even for decades — does not create marriage rights here.

Family-Court Contempt in Tennessee

Tennessee family-court contempt enforces divorce decrees, child-support orders, and custody arrangements — civil contempt for compliance, criminal contempt for punishment. Jail time is real possibility for willful violators.

Divorce Grounds in Tennessee

Tennessee allows both no-fault and traditional fault-based divorces. Most divorces use the no-fault path: irreconcilable differences.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do courts decide custody?

By the child's best interests — each parent's involvement, stability, the child's needs and sometimes the child's wishes.

Can a custody order be changed?

Yes, usually when circumstances change significantly. A lawyer can tell you if your situation qualifies.

Do I need a family lawyer if we agree on everything?

Not always, but a lawyer can make sure the agreement is complete, fair and enforceable — especially when children, a home or retirement accounts are involved.

How much does a family lawyer in Tennessee cost?

Most charge hourly against a retainer; some offer flat fees for uncontested matters. Ask for the fee structure in writing at your first meeting.

What should I bring to my first meeting?

Any court papers, a list of assets and debts, recent pay stubs and tax returns, and notes on your children's schedule if custody is involved.

How many custody lawyers are listed in Tennessee?

There are currently 149 custody lawyers listed in Tennessee on CGMIMM.