Many Tennessee couples know that dividing complex assets, such as a business, retirement accounts and stock and bonds is quite a task for divorce proceedings. As a result, many divorced couples complain that property division was not equitable. Consequently,...
Your Legal Guide Through Life’s Twists And Turns
Month: September 2014
Programs that promote responsible fatherhood for Tennessee dads
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services runs the Responsible Fatherhood Grants Program through the Administration for Children & Families Office of Family Assistance. This program is part of a $150 million annual effort to promote healthy marriages and...
FBI foils probable international abduction; mother arrested
If a child custody dispute heats up, a parent often ends up making a hasty decision and, as a result, the parent ends up on the wrong side of the law. Clarksville, Tennessee, residents may have come across a recent news report about one such child custody dispute,...
Seeking modifications in a child support order
Divorced parents in Tennessee may agree that child support can sometimes become difficult for the non-custodial parent. That parent may be unable to meet the court-ordered child support obligations because of "substantial changes" in life's circumstances such as...
A military divorce needs to be handled differently
Clarksville, Tennessee, residents may agree that for the most part, a service member's life differs from that of a civilian. However, when it comes to familial issues, many military personnel and their families experience the same set of challenges as a civilian...
How is information shared during a legal “discovery” process?
After filing for divorce, spouses must disclose details pertaining to their financial and personal situation. This process, known as "discovery," involves exchanging information related to assets, debts and income. Tennessee law requires discovery; state courts...
Unmarried fathers’ rights to child custody and visitation
Unmarried fathers' rights to child custody and visitation are often a point of discussion and debate on various forums. Every state has its own set of definitions for terms such as "father" or "parent," and those definitions can have a significant impact on how courts...
Tennessee stepmom loses custody after raising boy for seven years
Losing custody of a child is a tormenting experience for any parent. The same applies when the parent was not the biological father or mother but raised the child as a step-parent or foster parent. Recent news of one such child custody dispute between a foster family...
