Child support can be a touchy subject in many divorce cases. Some noncustodial parents don't want to give the custodial parent money without specific restrictions. Child support can create tension between parents and can even cause one or both of them to become...
Your Legal Guide Through Life’s Twists And Turns
Month: April 2011
Property division and prenuptial agreements
When a couple decides to file for divorce, there are a number of concerns that need to be addressed. One particular issue that arises is property division. Property division can become confusing and frustrating as both spouses try to figure out what assets they want...
Fathers’ rights at stake for man cleared of murder charges
When determining issues regarding family law, courts make decisions that are in the best interests of the children involved. But despite an effort to protect fathers' rights in family law proceedings, complicated matters can still arise. One father may not be able to...
Child support payments going to the wrong family
When a family goes through the divorce process, the children are typically impacted in several ways. Child custody decisions establish the parenting plan and how much time each parent spends with the children. But in addition to a custody agreement, one parent will...
Child custody battle sours with allegations of sexual abuse
The previous post looked at the report of a divorced couple whose legal battle has been going on for more than six years. It is clear that things can become unmanageable, especially when emotions and tensions are high. But child custody disputes can also get out of...
Tennessee court to try to bring six-year divorce trial to an end
It is no secret that divorce proceedings can be emotionally charged, especially when couples have to make decisions about property division and child custody. One couple is awaiting a decision from the Tennessee Court of Appeals after a six-year divorce battle. The...
Property division can be more complicated after longer marriages
When couples over the age of 50 decide to divorce, property division is one of the many things that the couple will have to deal with. Over the course of time, individuals often acquire more assets and as a result have a lot at stake. What's at stake can include...
Parents avoiding child support may end up on ‘wanted lists’
When people hear the term "most wanted", they usually think of criminals on the run. But could "most wanted" lists be in the future of parents who are failing to pay child support? Every state's Department of Human Resources has had to track down parents who have...
Visitation schedule established for paralyzed mother
The nation was captivated by the story about a mother, paralyzed after giving birth to triplets, and her fight to see her three children. The mother and the father of the children were in the middle of a complicated visitation dispute. The biggest contention was...
