Custody, & Visitation

Nashville, Tennessee, Child Custody Attorney

A Family-Operated Law Firm that Cares about You

Over the last few years, there has been a radical shift in the way Tennessee lawmakers think about child custody. There is a movement towards granting both parents equal time in raising their children. Instead of awarding custody to one parent and visitation rights to the other, they now divide up the 365 days of each year between the parents. "Visitation" is becoming less relevant, because what once were "visitation days" now count as actual days of custody.

The impact of this change is felt strongly in the fields of child support and fathers' rights, both of which are now intrinsically linked with child custody. If you're facing a divorce and are worried about keeping your children, contact a child custody attorney at Nimmo Hoehn & Nimmo for a free initial consultation, and we will provide the compassionate, aggressive representation you'll need.

Grandparents' Rights in Tennessee

It's only natural for a grandparent to want to be a part of their grandchild's life - to watch them grow, and to see that they are being raised well. However, if a parent who is fit to raise a child doesn't want the grandparent to see the child, for whatever reason, there is little that the grandparent can do legally.

But if their son or daughter dies unexpectedly, leaves, or becomes unfit to care for the child, the grandparents do have options available. If it can be established that there has been as "significant relationship" between the grandparent and grandchild, then they can be awarded certain visitation rights.

To read more information on Custody and Visitation, click here.

At Nimmo Hoehn & Nimmo, we understand how important children are in the lives of both parents and grandparents. We provide quality legal service, and are dedicated to achieving results for our clients. For a free initial consultation, contact Nimmo Hoehn & Nimmo today.