Rescission of Voluntary Acknowledgment of Paternity
April 11, 2023
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Rescission of Voluntary Acknowledgment of Paternity
Father’s in Tennessee have 60 days to rescind after signing a Voluntary Acknowledgement of Paternity. Rescission of voluntary acknowledgment of paternity is a legal process that allows a man to withdraw his acknowledgment of paternity of a child. In other...
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Contested Divorce in Tennessee
January 12, 2023
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Contested Divorce in Tennessee
In a contested divorce, the spouses cannot agree on the terms of their divorce. Contested divorces are characterized by disagreement, whether it is over the family house or retirement funds. Fortunately, this is a normal situation to be in -...
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Benefits of Hiring an Adoption Lawyer
December 29, 2022
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Benefits of Hiring an Adoption Lawyer
A variety of steps must be completed before you can become a legal parent. The decision to adopt a child is one of the most important ones you will ever make. With a reputable adoption lawyer on your side, the...
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How Much Does a Divorce Cost In Tennessee?
December 23, 2022
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How Much Does a Divorce Cost In Tennessee?
In our initial consultations with clients, one of the first questions asked is how much the divorce will cost? Divorce costs are understandable concerns. Although it is important to seek value in legal representation, cheaper is not always better. Low-fee...
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Do You Have to Terminate Parental Rights Before an Adoption in Tennessee?
December 19, 2022
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Do You Have to Terminate Parental Rights Before an Adoption in Tennessee?
The first step in any adoption proceeding is terminating the parental rights of the biological parents. You must terminate both biological parents' rights unless you are pursuing a stepparent adoption. The petitioner must prove at least one of the legal...
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Pre-Petition Legal Representation
July 20, 2022
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Pre-Petition Legal Representation
In child welfare cases, legal advocates may represent families, typically parents, before a child is removed from the home or a petition is filed for abuse or neglect. This legal representation prior to petition aims to keep the family together,...
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Child Support Payer Fact Sheet
July 7, 2022
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Child Support Payer Fact Sheet
All child support payments must be paid to the State Disbursement Unit, P.O. Box 305200, Nashville, TN 37229. The payor’s TCSES number must be included on the payment.  Do not send cash! The following credit cards may be used to...
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Top 5 Things to Know About Divorce in Tennessee
March 2, 2022
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Top 5 Things to Know About Divorce in Tennessee
Tennessee is an “equitable distribution” state, which means that the judge has the right to distribute marital property fairly, which might not be a 50/50 split. For example, the court may give a stay at home mom more property because...
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Evolving Child Custody Laws in Tennessee
March 2, 2022
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Evolving Child Custody Laws in Tennessee
Child custody decisions consider the “best interests of the child standard.” This child centered approach has been around for a long time but, what’s considered “best” has changed over the years. If you’re divorcing now, don’t expect that the courts...
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How is Child Support Determined in Tennessee?
March 2, 2022
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How is Child Support Determined in Tennessee?
Each parent has an obligation to support their children in Tennessee. In most cases money is given to the parent with primary custody. To find how much you’re likely to pay or receive for child support, you need to examine...
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