The truth is, for the purposes of everyday life, many stepchildren already live as though they were adopted by their stepparent. Formalizing this arrangement legally can make a lot of sense, enabling the stepparent to participate fully in decisions about healthcare or...
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Month: January 2017
Every divorce is different: Some more difficult than others
Even though Tennessee spouses enter into their marriages with the idea of "until death do us part," this may not be the case for every marriage. Indeed, sometimes spouses reach an impasse – a moment when they realize that nothing can be done to repair their...
Calculating the distribution of a military retirement in divorce
When a military servicemember and his or her spouse get a divorce, the spouse will have the right to receive a share of the servicemember's retirement benefits in many cases. As such, most servicemembers and their spouses will want to gain a deeper understanding of...
Avoid problems by following this advice in your divorce
The emotional effects of divorce definitely take their toll on the human psyche. Those effects can result in bad decisions made during the divorce process, and that can cause unwanted hardship during the proceedings. Tennessee spouses will therefore want to keep their...
How alimony works
Finances are among the major considerations for any couple planning to file for divorce. There are several aspects to think about, including division of assets, child support and alimony. The concept of alimony can be confusing to some, especially since there is not a...
Happy 2017 and welcome to divorce season
Welcome to 2017, and after the party confetti is cleaned up off the ground and the empty bottles thrown away, welcome to divorce season too. Every January is when the most divorces are filed each year. In fact, a spokesperson for the American Academy of Matrimonial...