In most Tennessee divorce cases, alimony awards are temporary. However, in some situations, there is the possibility that alimony will be awarded indefinitely. In this article, we will review the three types of alimony that Tennessee family court judges may award and...
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Month: July 2017
The worst mistake a parent can make during a divorce
Divorce can be a difficult and terrifying experience for anyone. When children are involved and two parents are parting ways, the stakes and fear become even higher. Not only will the parents themselves be dealing with numerous fears and worries about how the divorce...
3 common mistakes men make during divorce
A divorce can quickly turn ugly, especially if you do not have a prenup. It is easy to make errors during the divorce process. With all the emotional turmoil and legal complications involved, you can make some mistakes that impact your whole life, including finances...
Can I have primary custody of my kids as a military member?
There's a false idea floating around about child custody as it applies to military parents. It's that military service members cannot maintain primary custody of their children. This is not true. As long as you create a shared parenting plan that honors the needs of...
Dads have a right to see their kids
Many years ago, when two parents got divorced, Tennessee fathers invariably got the short end of the stick. In the vast majority of cases, the mother would receive full custody of the children. As such, the children would live with the mother full-time and the father...