Many fathers in Montgomery, Tennessee, struggle to establish paternity and gain primary custody of their child. In many cases, child custody is primarily awarded to the mother, keeping in sync with the "tender years doctrine" that states it is in the child's interest...
Your Legal Guide Through Life’s Twists And Turns
Month: December 2013
Father attempts international abduction of his children
Custody disputes in Montgomery, Tennessee, can occur between parents that live either in the same or different states. There are also cases where the two parents live in different countries altogether. These custody battles, which cross national boundaries, can take a...
Guardian Angels founder unable to pay child support post-divorce
People in Montgomery, Tennessee, may have come across a recent report by the U. S. census bureau that says that nationwide, more than $14 billion is owed for child support. Factors contributing to this situation include the unstable economy as well as some of the...
Property division in Tennessee divorces-proceed with caution
Consider the case of a woman in Tennessee, whose marriage is coming to a premature end. There is no doubt that she is going through considerable difficulty and stress while taking care of the divorce proceedings, which is perhaps exacerbated by complex issues like...
Jack White and ex come to property division agreement
One of the first things Tennessee residents may think of when divorce comes to mind is property division. In the media and popular culture, property division is one of the more commonly portrayed aspects of divorce -- which is understandable, because dividing assets...
Military divorce in Tennessee has legal, personal dimensions
Servicemembers and their families here in Montgomery know that military life is different than civilian life in numerous ways. For example, when one spouse is on active duty and deployed, the challenges faced by the spouse remaining home are unique. In the same vain,...
Unpaid child support has reached $14 billion
People in Montgomery, Tennessee, may be shocked to learn about the amount of money due to the children of divorced parents. Often, a separation after a failed marriage can result in a custody dispute over the child. While going through a divorce or a paternity...
Fair division of marital property is the key to peaceful divorce
Most people in Montgomery, Tennessee, would agree that going through a divorce is never easy when it comes to a person's emotional stability. Additionally, most separating couples also have to deal with the demands and negotiations of the spouse in relation to...