The Role of Disability in Custody Decisions in Tennessee

Parents who are disabled face challenges unique to them. When it comes to being named the primary residential parent to their children, they often face discrimination and other roadblocks. In response to this, the National Council on Disability has published the report Rocking the Cradle: Ensuring the Rights of Parents with Disabilities and Their Children.…

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Facing Child Custody Challenges in Same-Sex Divorce

Now that gay couples are free to both marry and divorce in Tennessee, there will likely be many couples who were married in other states years ago who are ready to go their separate ways. The new marriage equality ruling allows them the freedom to seek a divorce in their home state where they have…

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The Effects of Parental Alienation on Children of Divorce

Parenting is a challenging task on a good day, but throw in a divorce and a custody battle, possible financial difficulties and unwanted change everywhere you look, itā€™s a wonder children survive to adulthood. Epic custody battles have achieved almost folkloric status in our culture. Sometimes, parents who are facing the most difficult changes in…

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