Divorce and family-law disputes can affect finances, housing, parenting, and long-term family relationships. Even when people hope to resolve a matter amicably, legal questions may arise about property, support, decision-making, and parenting schedules.
View PostFor unmarried parents, custody and visitation questions often begin in juvenile court rather than in a divorce case. As of July 1, 2026, Tennessee law now requires a parent-education seminar in certain juvenile-court cases involving children, adding an important step for parents working to establish custody, parenting time, or child-support arrangements.
View PostAn order of protection can change your life quickly, even before a criminal case is filed. In Tennessee, an order of protection is a civil court order, but it can create serious consequences right away if someone accuses you of abuse, threats, stalking, or sexual assault.
View PostWhen school starts back up, custody schedules often need a fresh look. Summer routines, vacation time, and flexible schedules can work well when school is out, but once classes begin, parents usually need to adjust pickup times, transportation plans, and extracurricular routines.
View PostA child support order is based on the financial information available when the court entered the order, but life does not always stay the same. A parent may lose a job, change careers, take on new expenses, or earn significantly more than before. When that happens, the old child support amount may no longer reflect current reality. In Wilson County, Tennessee, a parent may be able to ask the court to modify support if there has been a substantial change in circumstances.
View PostYes, a parenting plan can typically be modified after a divorce in Tennessee, including in Wilson County, but the court will want a real reason for the change. In most cases, a parent must show that there has been a material change in circumstances and that modifying the plan is in the child’s best interests.
View PostA domestic assault charge in Wilson County can affect much more than your court date. It can affect your criminal record, housing, job, firearm rights, and family relationships almost immediately.
View PostA recent Tennessee Department of Correction article highlights a new effort to make community supervision more accessible for people on probation and parole in rural areas. TDOC says it is launching mobile community supervision offices to help individuals meet supervision requirements and access important resources.
View PostFamily law disputes can become much more serious when they involve a child’s safety or a parent’s ability to care for the child. In Lebanon, TN, these situations often require quick attention because the court’s main concern is protecting the child and creating a stable plan for the family.
View PostStaying current on the law is especially important when changes are on the way that may affect families. In Tennessee, new laws are set to take effect on July 1, and some of those changes have implications for parents, custody, and family life.
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