If possible, Tennessee courts like divorced, or single parents to reach a level of communication and amicability that allows for cooperation on a parenting plan. A parenting plan is simply a document that outlines topics like pick-up and drop-off times, holiday...
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Month: March 2016
Extracurricular expenses could qualify for TN child support
With spring on the horizon, many kids are looking for any excuse to get outside and play. Oftentimes, parents are feeling the same way after being cooped up inside over the winter months. You may be wondering how to get your child enrolled in an extracurricular...
Child of rape can be subject to shared child custody arrangement
When it comes to difficult subjects to talk about, none is much tougher than the topic of rape or pregnancy resulting from that rape. But the reality is that some children are born because of a traumatic event like rape. In the state of Tennessee, it is possible that...
How is a TN parenting agreement relevant to fathers’ rights?
When it comes to the happiness and well-being of a child, most parents would agree that it is one of, if not their top, priority. This is true for parents who are cohabitating, as well as parents who are living apart. For some Tennessee fathers, protecting their...
Getting started: how marital property is divided in a TN divorce
So you are thinking about divorcing your spouse? Regardless of how long you have been married, there will certainly be issues to sort out. One of the issues that divorcing couples often have many questions about is the topic of property division. Most divorcing...
Don’t stress over the asset division portion of your TN divorce
Attention to detail and patience are two great attributes to have during the property division portion of a Tennessee divorce. Depending on the amount of assets at issue, and the length of the marriage, property division can be a lengthy and difficult process....
What kind of expenses does Tennessee child support cover?
When it comes to seeking child support from a non-custodial parent, many aren't sure where to begin. Factually speaking, child support is described as financial support from a parent that is not the primary custodial parent. Some may be misinformed that child support...
Avoiding common mistakes post-child custody arrangement
Parents in Tennessee who are in the midst of a co-parenting arrangement know how difficult it can be to raise a child when the parent do not cohabitate. Whether the parent is recently split from an ex-spouse or has just finalized a child custody arrangement with the...
