Tennessee Family Law Blog
The Tennessee Family Law Blog from Oldfield Law Tennessee provides helpful information for individuals and families throughout Knoxville and East Tennessee. Browse our latest information by practice area, including adoption, child custody, divorce, and dependency and neglect.
Tennessee Adoption Articles
Learn more about adoption in Tennessee, including the legal process, parental rights, stepparent adoption, relative adoption, and other issues families may encounter when pursuing an adoption.
When a Parent Receives a Terminal Diagnosis: Planning for Your Child’s Future Under Tennessee Law
Few conversations are more difficult than the one no parent ever wants to have: What will happen to your child if you are no longer here? For parents facing a terminal illness, this question...
Adopting a Sibling: What Families Should Know
Adopting a sibling is one of the most meaningful decisions a family can make. Whether stepping in after a difficult family situation or formalizing a caregiving role that already exists, sibling...
Understanding DCS, dependency, and neglect cases in Knoxville
Navigating a dependency and neglect case can be overwhelming, especially when the Department of Children's Services (DCS) is involved. For families in Knoxville, understanding the role of DCS and...
Tennessee Child Custody Articles
Explore information about Tennessee child custody, parenting plans, custody modifications, parental rights, and other issues that can affect parents and children.
Two Homes, One Childhood: Building a Healthy Co-Parenting Relationship After Divorce in Tennessee
Divorce changes many things, but it does not change one of the most important roles you'll ever have: being a parent. While the end of a marriage can bring uncertainty, frustration, and significant...
Why Choosing a Certified Child Welfare Law Specialist Matters in Tennessee
When you're facing a custody dispute, an adoption, or any case where your child's safety is on the line, the attorney you choose matters more than almost any other decision in the process. Here's...
My Ex Won’t Let Me See My Kids This Weekend — What Can I Do?
Few things are more frustrating for a parent than expecting to spend time with your children, only to learn that the other parent is refusing to follow the schedule. If your ex is suddenly telling...
Tennessee Divorce Articles
Find information about divorce in Tennessee, including property division, alimony, child support, parenting issues, technology concerns, and other matters that may arise during or after divorce.
My Ex Won’t Let Me See My Kids This Weekend — What Can I Do?
Few things are more frustrating for a parent than expecting to spend time with your children, only to learn that the other parent is refusing to follow the schedule. If your ex is suddenly telling...
Stay-at-Home Spouse Rights Tennessee: Divorce, Alimony & Custody
Understanding your stay-at-home spouse rights in Tennessee is essential if you are facing divorce. Many stay-at-home wives and husbands worry that because they were not the primary income earner,...
Jason Beddingfield: Judicial Insight, Trusted Advocacy
Clients facing divorce, custody disputes, child-support issues, or juvenile court matters often want more than legal advice; they want an attorney who understands how courts evaluate evidence,...
Tennessee Dependency & Neglect Articles
Learn about Tennessee dependency and neglect cases, DCS involvement, parental rights, juvenile court proceedings, and other child welfare issues that can affect Tennessee families.
Why Choosing a Certified Child Welfare Law Specialist Matters in Tennessee
When you're facing a custody dispute, an adoption, or any case where your child's safety is on the line, the attorney you choose matters more than almost any other decision in the process. Here's...
Dependency and Neglect vs. Child Custody in Tennessee: What’s the Difference?
When families face legal issues involving children, it is common to hear terms like child custody and dependency and neglect used interchangeably. Although both involve the well-being of a child,...
When School Absences Become a Legal Concern: Understanding Truancy in the Context of Dependency and Neglect
In Tennessee, school attendance is not simply a matter of academic performance; it can become a legal issue that places families under the scrutiny of the juvenile court system. What may start as...
Have Questions About Your Tennessee Family Law Matter?
Online resources can provide helpful general information, but every family’s circumstances are different. Oldfield Law Tennessee assists clients with adoption, child custody, divorce, and dependency and neglect matters throughout Knoxville and East Tennessee.
