In the realm of child custody there was at one time a mindset that only a mother could provide the best upbringing for a child. Times have changed and courts today seek what is best for the child, which often means including the involvement of both parents in their...
Your Legal Guide Through Life’s Twists And Turns
Year: 2012
Child support and modifications in Tennessee
Divorce may end marriage, but it doesn't end family ties. Spouses become single again once the divorce is settled, yet their relationship with their children continues. In such situations, child support is usually paid by the non-custodial parent. Custodial parents...
Handling property division in divorce settlements
Many people believe in marriage, but some marital unions simply drift apart and end in separation. Divorce is the legal process wherein such a separation is formalized and a marriage is dissolved. It is a fact of life for many Clarksville residents, and the process...
Sesame Street will tackle a touchy topic: divorce
Tennessee residents are familiar with Sesame Street, the popular and long-running children's television show. For the second time in the show's 40 years on the air, it is attempting to tackle the subject of divorce. Sesame Street is calling the new episode "Little...
Soldier faces child custody battle over a 21-month-old baby
People who work for the military are often posted to other countries, such as Afghanistan and Iraq, and must endure long periods of time away from their children and spouses. In South Carolina, some families, in which one spouse is in the service, are accustomed to...
Support program works to protect fathers’ rights
Years ago, men were not treated equally when it came to child custody. However, times have changed and the courts' decisions today clearly reflect that. Nowadays, marital disputes are settled with the best interests of the child in mind. Fathers in the Clarksville...
App simplifies property division in divorce
Modern technology plays a significant role in Clarksville resident's lives, and may contribute to relationship woes and remedies. Social networking sites, such as Facebook and Twitter, have become conduits for infidelity, and a means to prove indiscretions....
Effective parenting through technology for Tennessee parents
Tennessee parents may know that parenting can be a challenge, even for couples who are still together. For separated or divorced couples, raising a child between two homes can create unique and challenging problems that must be overcome. For many families, technology...
Educational classes advance fathers’ abilities to parent
Raising a child is not easy, even with two parents around. But when a father has to do his parenting while separated from the child's mother, the job becomes even harder. Fortunately, help is on the way in the form of parenting classes and educational materials...
Military divorce in Tennessee may not be due to infidelity
Residents of Tennessee know that people who are in the military service can be deployed to different places. Deployment may take a long time and family members are left at home to wait until they come back. Long separations may introduce factors that can weaken the...
