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.
Things To Know About Open Vs. Closed Adoptions
Open Vs. Closed Adoptions Adoption is a beautiful way to grow your family, but deciding between an open or closed adoption can be a complex and emotional process. Understanding the...
What To Discuss in an Adoption Consultation
5 Questions to ask your attorney Many of my clients obtain temporary emergency custody of a relative’s child and when it becomes clear that the biological parents are not willing or able to...
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.
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,...
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,...
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...
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.
What Happens to Your Vacation Home and Recreational Vehicles in a Tennessee Divorce?
Divorce is never easy, and when you add valuable assets like a vacation home, boat, or RV into the mix, things can quickly become more complicated. I’ve worked with many clients across Tennessee who...
Understanding the Uncontested Divorce Process in Tennessee
An uncontested divorce can be a more efficient and less stressful way to end a marriage when both spouses agree on all major issues. In Tennessee, this usually means the parties agree on the grounds...
What Happens to Your Pets During a Divorce in Tennessee?
Divorce is already one of life’s most difficult transitions, but for pet owners, there’s an added emotional layer: deciding what happens to the family pet. If you live in Tennessee, the...
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.
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...
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.
