Murfreesboro Family Law’s Blog

Halloween may not be an adult’s favorite holiday, but for a kid, it is one of the best nights of the year. Endless candy, getting to dress up as their favorite character, pumpkins, and so much more amazing fun makes it one of the most fun holidays. For separated...

Fall is full of great activities you and your little ones can share—going to the pumpkin patch, doing a haunted hayride, apple picking, and more. However, if you and your child’s co-parent are separated, it is essential to create a parenting plan to navigate your...

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....