As most readers of this blog are already aware, celebrities Johnny Depp and Amber Heard are in the midst of a highly contentious divorce. In her divorce filing, Heard accused Depp of domestic abuse -- and the accusations went public across media outlets like wildfire....
Your Legal Guide Through Life’s Twists And Turns
Month: July 2016
Are stay-at-home parents who divorce in Tennessee entitled to alimony?
While undoubtedly one of the most rewarding roles one can fulfill in life, being a parent is also extremely challenging. For parents; bouts of sleep deprivation, toddler temper tantrums and homework battles are all par for the course. Add in the stressors that come...
Child support and alimony in Florida
Spousal support and child support laws exist for a very good reason — they are there to prevent the horrible situation of a spouse being trapped in an unhealthy marriage as a result of financial concerns. If one spouse is the primary breadwinner, then the other spouse...
How are military divorces different from civilian divorces?
It's not that military divorces are more complicated than normal divorces, it's just that specific rules and requirements apply to them. This article will discuss several considerations that make military divorces unique. Military divorce falls under the category of...
Information for divorcing Tennessee parents with minor-aged children
If you are a parent who is facing divorce, you are likely to have many questions and concerns about issues related to child custody. In Tennessee, family law judges aim to make custody decisions based upon what they believe to be in a child's best interests....
We support Clarksville fathers asserting their parental rights
There is an idea that continues to persist regarding child custody that sounds something like this: Children belong with the mother and mothers should receive full custody of their children. This is an archaic idea from another time. These days, Tennessee courts are...