Montgomery County Family Law Blog
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...
Relocation And Child Custody: What Tennessee Parents Need To Know
Many parents know that relocating over long distances can be complicated with a child. But for divorced or separated parents, moving far away may not be an option at all. Moving your child long distances requires notice to be sent to the other parent, and the issue...
What is the purpose of a Tennessee parenting plan?
In any family situation, children are likely to be the primary concern for both parents, especially in a potentially traumatic situation like a divorce. In order to facilitate the care and keeping of children throughout this legal process, Tennessee passed a parenting...
3 Types Of Assets You Get To Keep During A Divorce
One of the most difficult challenges in a divorce is the division of property and assets. Tennessee courts divide assets based on what they believe is most fair, a process otherwise known as equitable division. While each spouse may believe they contributed most to...
Dividing assets in divorce
One of the toughest parts of divorce is dividing your assets. When these are significant, heightened emotions can cloud judgment. Stories abound of spouses out to get each other. But working with a family law professional can make asset division an amicable process....
3 Ways To Settle A Divorce
Divorce doesn't always have to end in a court battle. Contentious divorces can often leave both sides feeling bitter, and the court's final resolution may not meet the needs of either party in the end. Rather than fight it out until the very end, many couples choose...
How Can You Speed Up Your Divorce?
The divorce process in Tennessee or Kentucky can take much longer than many people think. Once you decide you want a divorce, you most likely want to process the divorce as quickly as possible so you can move on with your life. But the reality is that some divorces...
Three common misconceptions about divorce
After months of arguing and feeling distant from your spouse, the two of you may decide to see a therapist. Hopefully, couples counseling works, and you stay married. Sometimes, no matter how hard a couple works to keep their marriage intact, it doesn’t work. People...
What are the Hague Convention rules for international adoption?
You have made the decision to adopt and bring a child into your loving home. You plan on adopting your child from a country outside the United States. Now what do you have to do? If your child comes from a country part of the Hague Adoption Convention, there are...
