Legal Question in Family Law in Tennessee

Re: Living in Different State after divorce

Not sure where the "here" is that you ask if you mother could use a lawyer from. If she has and the child have lived in Tennessee for more than the last six months, then jurisdiction on the case should be in Tennessee. Under TN law, what she does in private when the children are not with her, and which she does not even tell the children about or expose them to, should not be allowed to influence the outcome of the case.... but that does not mean a judge would ignore it. This might be a case that your mother would need to be prepared to appeal if she loses at trial. But if your mother is concerned she may end up in a custody case she should now be doing a number of things to position herself to improve her chances of winning. I would encourage her to start by looking at my website at jesbeard.com I have a number of links that could help her, one specifically for parents in custody cases. It would also be a good idea for her to consult directly with a Tennessee attorney prior to any case being filed, just to make sure she ends up in the best position to win.