Fighting for Rutherford County

Requesting And Enforcing Custody Orders

Whether your custody problem arose because of a divorce or a paternity action, you’re likely facing a challenge you’ve never faced before. It’s not uncommon to feel lost when facing a child custody situation, which is where a lawyer can help.

At Ryan A. Freeze, Murfreesboro's best family lawyer, I have more than a decade of experience finding resolutions to a variety of child custody issues, including:

Addressing cases of dependency and neglect
Addressing visitation issues
Alimony
Child custody
Child support
Child custody & support for unmarried parents
Drafting parenting plans
Emergency custody
Enforcement
Establishing co-parenting schedules
Establishing paternity
Modifications
Parental Relocations
Requesting and enforcing custody orders and parenting plans
Requesting orders of protection and other restraining orders
Visitation

Requesting And Enforcing Support Orders

Once a custody arrangement is established, a determination must be made regarding monetary support for the child. Guidelines exist under Tennessee law that help judges make this determination, though ultimately, it’s what’s in the child’s best interests that truly matters.

At Ryan A. Freeze, Murfreesboro's best family lawyer, I help clients fully understand what a child support order will entail, including what expenses will be covered by the court order:

Clothing
Food
Health insurance
Day care expenses
School expenses

Modifying An Existing Custody Or Support Order

Tennessee law recognizes that situations can change for a parent. A supporting parent may suddenly lose their job and the ability to meet a support obligation. In other cases, children may require more support as they age, necessitating a modification of the court order.

It’s important to know that this change must be significant in nature. When you bring your case to my firm, I will evaluate it for free and determine if your situation has changed significantly enough to warrant a modification request. I will then guide you through the legal process ahead, helping you secure a court order that better fits you and your child’s new situation.