Dover Visitation Lawyer
Our Tennessee legal team has extensive experience handling residential parenting plan matters. These plans, often referred to as child custody in other states, outline the shared parenting time and related responsibilities when parents divorce or separate. The courts always follow a best interest of the children standard when dealing with custody and visitation issues.
At Hansrote & Hansrote, our Clarksville parenting plan attorney, J. Suzette Hansrote, has been representing mothers and fathers for nearly 20 years. She possesses sophisticated family law knowledge and understands how the courts typically approach custody and visitation.
Mrs. Hansrote also holds the honor of being a Tennessee State Supreme Court Listed and Approved Mediator. Her focus is on collaboration between both parties to pursue practical solutions. However, in the event your situation becomes contentious, she will aggressively defend your rights at court.
Typical Situations
In Tennessee, courts typically grant joint residential parenting. Both parties must create a plan that divides not only time with the children, but also:
- Holidays
- Parental rights
- Tax deductions
- Health care coverage
- Payments of non-covered medical expenses (deductibles and co-pays)
We understand that these issues can be complex. We have drawn up countless parenting plans in our nearly 20 years of family law representation. We can make suggestions, provide blank plans and discuss options. We also provide informed child support guidance. State law dictates support, and it is not negotiable within the residential plan.
Court Advocacy
Under state law, the goal of a residential parenting plan is for both parties to provide concessions for the other side. Our legal team understands how to draft plans that are generous to the other party without going too far.
When our clients are not sure of which steps they want to take, we provide detailed guidance. We can work with both parties to pursue a signed agreement. When that is not possible, we will take your case to court. At court, both sides have the opportunity to present a plan to the judge. The judge must then adopt one of the party's plans. We are committed to pursuing suitable resolutions for our clients.
Confidential Consultations
We are available to discuss your complex legal issues at 931-538-4417 or toll free at 888-641-0851, or you may send us an e-mail.
