Custody
A Respected Nashville, Tennessee, Law FirmHandling Child Custody MattersThe overriding concern in all child custody matters is determining what is in the best interest of the child. The state of Tennessee places the interests of children and the continuity of their care as primary factors when making child custody decisions. Nonetheless, Tennessee law also protects the rights and interests of non-custodial parents and grandparent. At Cynthia J. Bohn & Associates, we are committed to helping parents strike a balance between their interests and the interests of their children. Informed Child Custody LawyersInitial determinations of child custody are made based on the comparative fitness of each parent. We work with you to develop Tennessee Parenting Plans for your children. Often these plans establish the primary residential parent, the alternate residential parent, as well as visitation or parenting time for the non-custodial parent. Parenting plans may also include provisions for medical care, education costs, and child support payments. In addition to handling issues related to the initial custody of children, we regularly handle issues involving the change of custody in Tennessee, long-distance visitation, and parental move-aways, and the notice of parental move-away. We recognize that circumstances change over time and that child custody arrangements may need to be changed to create the best situation for your children. Any issue related to the custody of a child is emotionally and legally complex. We work closely with you to ensure you understand the issues that can affect the custody of children. We are committed to giving you a straight-forward advice on child custody matters. You may not always like what we have to say, but you can count on it for making tough child custody decisions. Contact our Nashville, Tennessee, Child Custody LawyersIf you are considering divorce and have questions about the custody of your children, please contact Cynthia J. Bohn & Associates. We can be reached by phone at (615) 252-8866 or by filling out the intake form on our Contact page. Additional Child Custody and Visitation Resources Case: Cruse v. Peak - Grandparent Visitation (PDF) Case: Custody & In Vitro Fertilization (PDF) Case: Gonzalez v. State of Tennessee DCS - Termination of Parental Rights (PDF) Case: Troxel v. Granville - Grandparent Visitation Rights (PDF) Initial Determination of Child Custody - Tennessee Law Change of Custody in Tennessee Change of Custody - New Law in Tennessee Tennessee Parenting Plan for Children Tennessee Visitation Guidelines Non-Custodial Parents' Bill of Rights - Tennessee Law Having Your Children Around Your Significant Other Custody Battles Across State Lines - Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) International Custody - Hague Convention FAQ International Custody - Hague Convention International Custody - Hague Convention Signatory Nations Grandparent Visitation in Tennessee Case: Ellison v. Ellison - Grandparent Visitation Move Away Law Passed by 1998 Tennessee Legislature Tennessee Move Away Notice to Non-Custodial Parent Tennessee Visitation Law - 2004 Case: Blair v. Badenhope - Custody to a Non-parent Case: March v. Levine - International Custody Battle Fourth and Eighth Circuit Courts for Davidson County, Tennessee Parenting Plan Requirements (PDF) Fourth and Eighth Circuit Courts for Davidson County, Tennessee Parenting Plan Rules (PDF) Tennessee Grandparent Visitation Law - Chapter No. 891 (PDF) |
