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¿QUÉ IMPLICA EL DIVORCIO CON HIJOS MENORES EN TENNESSEE?

por Jorie Zajicek y Ryan C. Davis ¿Qué implica el divorcio con hijos menores? División de bienes: Para un divorcio en Tennessee, los bienes conyugales se dividen mediante una distribución equitativa. Los bienes...

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What Constitutes a Substantial and Material Change in Circumstances?

By Jorie Zajicek and Ryan C. Davis What Constitutes a Substantial and Material Change in Circumstances? Prior to any modifications or changes to a permanent parenting plan in Tennessee, there must first be a substantial and material change in...

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When Is the Modification of a Parenting Plan in the Best Interest of the Child?

By Jorie Zajicek and Ryan C. Davis When Is the Modification of a Parenting Plan in the Best Interest of the Child? There are two conditions that apply to every modification of a permanent parenting plan or child custody agreement. First, you must...

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Modifying a Permanent Parenting Plan

By Jorie Zajicek and Ryan C. Davis Modifying a Permanent Parenting Plan Anytime that parties with minor children are divorcing, a “permanent parenting plan” is required before the divorce can be finalized. Parties that have not been...

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Does an unmarried father in Tennessee have custody rights to his child?

By Caitlin Kirk and Ryan C. Davis Who receives custody of a child when the parents are not married? In Tennessee, an unmarried mother automatically has physical and legal custody of her child. Because of this, unmarried fathers may face...

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What all is involved in a divorce with minor children in Tennessee?

By Jorie Zajicek and Ryan C. Davis What all is involved in a divorce with minor children? Property Division: For a divorce in Tennessee, marital property is divided through equitable distribution. Marital property is anything that either...

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How is child support calculated in Tennessee?

By Jorie Zajicek and Ryan C. Davis How is child support calculated? Child support calculations in Tennessee are complicated, but essentially the court will determine the parties' incomes and will establish a total "household"...

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