It's not uncommon for a Tennessee mother or father to get behind on child support. It's rare, however, that a parent fails to pay child support on purpose. Usually, late child support payments happen because of some kind of financial difficulty. Regardless how it...
Your Legal Guide Through Life’s Twists And Turns
Month: February 2017
When is the right time to tell your child he or she is adopted?
In today's world, open adoptions are more the norm than the exception. Many adoptive parents allow the birth parents to be involved in the life of the child. This is particularly true when the adoption is made between family members. If your child is adopted and you...
What do statistics say about single fathers?
Whether they were married to the mother of their children or not, every single father who participates in his children's lives has his own way of spending time with them. Questions about how fathers spend time with their children, however, definitely makes one wonder...
How can I prevent my ex-spouse from hurting my children?
Not all spouses are friendly, and some are physically abusive. Tennessee parents who divorced the mother or father of their children due to physical abuse will probably be afraid to leave their children with their ex-spouse during scheduled parental visitation time....
What happens to the family business in a divorce?
When two spouses own a business together, a divorce, with its ensuing financial split, can become even more complicated. Added difficulties may arise when there are other owners in addition to the spouses. Tennessee divorce law operates under the equitable...
Get clear on your divorce checklist with the help of a lawyer
One of the reasons it's so helpful to have an attorney handle your divorce is because of all the issues that need to be addressed in the process. Lay persons who've never been through a divorce before usually do not have enough experience to know all the things that...