Statutory Injunctions in Parentage Cases
September 24, 2026
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Statutory Injunctions in Parentage Cases
In Tennessee, statutory injunctions that once applied only to divorcing couples now apply in child custody and parentage cases. Parents who were never married must follow the same rules as divorcing parents while a custody or parentage case is pending....
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Terminating Parental Rights: What It Means and What’s Involved
September 24, 2026
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Terminating Parental Rights: What It Means and What’s Involved
A parent disappears from a child’s life. Child support goes unpaid. Phone calls stop. Before long, the other parent starts asking the same question: “Can’t I just have the court terminate their parental rights?” Tennessee law rarely makes this possible....
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What Does a Family Lawyer Handle?
September 24, 2026
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What Does a Family Lawyer Handle?
Family problems rarely stay confined to one issue. A divorce can raise concerns about parenting time or property division. A custody dispute can affect how you make decisions for your child. When you are wondering, "What does a family lawyer...
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When Should I Hire a Family Attorney?
September 24, 2026
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When Should I Hire a Family Attorney?
When family decisions start affecting your home or your children, waiting for a dispute to intensify can narrow your options. A lawyer can explain what the law allows and help you avoid choices that create problems later. The answer to, “When...
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Foster Parents: Know Your Rights in 2025!
December 10, 2025
Cole, Guindi & Pienkowski
Foster Parents: Know Your Rights in 2025!
Being a foster parent is a big job. You open your home and your heart to a child in need. But did you know you also have legal rights? The law wants you to be part of the team that...
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Mark Pienkowski Re-Appointed to CASA of East Tennessee Board of Directors
August 11, 2025
Cole, Guindi & Pienkowski
Mark Pienkowski Re-Appointed to CASA of East Tennessee Board of Directors
We are proud to share that our own Mark Pienkowski has been re-appointed to a three-year term on the Board of Directors for CASA of East Tennessee. CASA of East Tennessee is a community-based program dedicated to advocating for the...
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Mark Pienkowski of Knoxville Family Law Center Shares Legal Insight on New Tennessee Teen Driving Law
July 17, 2025
Cole, Guindi & Pienkowski
Mark Pienkowski of Knoxville Family Law Center Shares Legal Insight on New Tennessee Teen Driving Law
Attorney Mark A. Pienkowski of Knoxville Family Law Center was recently featured in a WBIR News article discussing a new Tennessee law that imposes a one-year driver’s license suspension on minors convicted of certain crimes. The new legislation, which went...
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Mark Pienkowski and Deno Cole Named Top Adoption Attorneys in Knoxville
July 17, 2025
Cole, Guindi & Pienkowski
Mark Pienkowski and Deno Cole Named Top Adoption Attorneys in Knoxville
We’re proud to share that Knoxville Family Law Center’s own Mark Pienkowski and Deno Cole have been named among Cityview Magazine’s 2025 Top Attorneys in the category of Adoption Law. Cityview’s annual peer-nominated list recognizes excellence in the legal field...
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Co-Parenting Guidelines in Divorce and Child Custody Cases
October 23, 2023
Cole, Guindi & Pienkowski
Co-Parenting Guidelines in Divorce and Child Custody Cases
Do not speak negatively about the other parent, or about the other parent's family. You have to remember that your children are half their mother and half their father. They will hear from people throughout their lives how much they...
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Is the DSC Stating You Have Been Substantiated as a Person Who Committed Child Abuse or Child Neglect?
October 2, 2023
Cole, Guindi & Pienkowski
Is the DSC Stating You Have Been Substantiated as a Person Who Committed Child Abuse or Child Neglect?
The First Step in an Appeal The Formal File Review is the first step of the appeal process when an individual disagrees with being identified as a perpetrator of child abuse or neglect. An internal review of the case file...
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