As a parent, you want to maintain a stable environment for your children as you go through the divorce process in Tennessee. While divorce is hard for many parents to cope with, it can be very challenging for children as well. Read below to learn more about some tips...
Montgomery County Family Law Blog
7 things many couples may forget to consider when negotiating child custody
When you and your spouse decide to divorce, your greatest concern might be how splitting up will affect your children. If you and your spouse want to establish a strong co-parenting relationship, you will take into consideration a custody agreement that is in your...
Divorce myths that you should know about
There are many reasons why couples in Tennessee and elsewhere get divorced. However, not having a child with your partner or failing to live with your spouse before getting married are generally not among them. Let's take a closer look at these and some other myths...
How social media posts can impact your divorce
When you are facing divorce, you feel a wide range of emotions: relief, anger, frustration and uncertainty. At some point, you’ll probably want to feel support from your friends and family and may use social media as a way to express your feelings. However, posting...
What not to do in a divorce
Divorcing Tennessee couples need to realize that their actions during the divorce can dictate the outcome. If they make common mistakes, they may find themselves in the midst of a legal battle. Here are three things to avoid in order to stay out of court. Do not be...
How to adopt your grandchild in Tennessee
As a grandparent, you may have concerns about your grandchild’s parents’ abilities. They may be away for long stretches at a time and are unable to nurture and provide for your grandchild. Or, they may have conduct issues that make them unfit parents. In these cases,...
How is a military divorce different from any other divorce?
Whether you and your spouse are both civilians, or you are a military family, divorce can be an emotional process. Leaving feelings aside for a moment, divorce can look quite different, depending on if you or your spouse are in the armed forces or not. Deployments...
How long it takes to finalize a divorce can vary
When Tennessee couples have decided to get a divorce, many issues will come to the forefront. A common and understated concern is how long the process will take. Few people want to go through an arduous and extended divorce before it is finalized. This is true whether...
Why you need a prenuptial agreement
Tennessee has seen tremendous economic growth in recent years. This means that prospective spouses may have more assets that they have accumulated by the time they are married. This increases the risk that you may lose some of this property in a divorce. You can...
The requirements for state-sponsored adoption in Tennessee
Adopting a child can be as legally complicated as it is emotionally. Adoption laws vary depending on which state you live in, and navigating the legal requirements for adoption in Tennessee is an important step toward welcoming a new member into your family. What is...