Murfreesboro Family Law’s Blog

Now that school is back in session, co-parenting may become more complicated due to extracurricular activities, homework, parent-teacher conferences, sporting events, and anything else that the school year brings. This can be a challenging transition phase for...

Summer break is the highlight of your child’s year, but for a parent with a custody agreement, summer break can be a stressful time. Avoiding stress can ensure both you and your child have a relaxing, fun summer. Here are steps you can take to help make summer break...

Divorce continues to become more prevalent, so it becomes critical to understand its impact on children and to establish ways to protect them from the potentially damaging effects. Fortunately, a sizeable body of research in multiple areas surrounding divorce and...

The way you conduct yourself during your divorce lays the groundwork for your recovery and life afterward. That's why taking steps toward an amicable process helps you move forward. Negotiate the terms of the divorce in good faith. It can be helpful for you to gain an...

Grandparents pursuing additional visitation with their grandchild(ren) need to understand the rules for grandparent visitation in Tennessee. There is no federal law governing grandparent visitation rights, so the parents’ wishes will usually win in a court battle....

The holidays can be a tough time for divorced parents. Having to share holidays can be frustrating, especially when you are not able to celebrate on your preferred day. However, planning ahead can make your Christmas and New Year’s much less frustrating and a lot more...

Adoption is an exciting time for expectant parents. However, the legal stipulations can turn a heartwarming occasion into a headache of contracts and signatures. At Murfreesboro Family Law our adoption attorneys will guide you through what we hope to be a seamless...

After divorce or separation holidays can be a tough time for many families. It’s very common to go to battle over holiday traditions and time spent with each parent. This becomes a big negotiation point during most custody battles. Halloween, though, is different than...

It’s back to school time in Middle Tennessee. If you’re recently separated, you may be wondering – where will my child go to school? In the state of Tennessee, school aged children are required to go to school or be enrolled in a home school affiliation. Typically a...