If you're a divorcing Tennessee parent worried about your kids and child custody, you might want to learn this term. Birdnesting. In short, that means you keep the kids in their nest – your family home – as you and your spouse rotate living in the house with them....
Your Legal Guide Through Life’s Twists And Turns
Year: 2018
For the best visits with your children, make it about them
For many noncustodial parents, the day that they moved out of the family home – or the day their spouse and children left the family home – was one of the most difficult days in their lives. Although you may be enjoying a healthier, less toxic home life because you're...
What are my rights as a Tennessee noncustodial parent?
Even if you don't have physical custody of your children, if you're a noncustodial parent, you still have legal rights with respect to your status as a parent under Tennessee family law. Here are the most important noncustodial parental rights you have (as long as...
Importance of planning for college in a divorce
Going through a divorce in Tennessee entails more than figuring out alimony and child custody. Both parties have to plan for the future, and if they have children, then it is a good idea to plan for college throughout the divorce process. You do not want your...
How do courts enforce a child custody order?
Imagine that you and your children have benefited from court-ordered child support payments for years, but suddenly, the father of your children doesn't want to send the money anymore. Now, you're struggling to make financial ends meet for your family and you don't...
Do these 2 things before you file for divorce
Jumping head-first into your divorce proceedings without advanced preparation is not the best idea. If you want to be ready for what's to come in the best way possible -- and not get blindsided by unfortunate surprises -- there are a few things you might want to do...
Stopping co-parenting issues before they arise in divorce
One assumption that many people in Tennessee make when leaving their spouses is that they will be able to sever all ties to the other parent entirely. While the law allows for people to end their marriages with divorce, it does not stop them from being parents. In...
What should I put in my prenuptial agreement?
When it comes to planning your prenuptial agreement, you will have a lot of flexibility with regard to how this legal document is worded. Since the way you draft this document will govern how your divorce will proceed -- in the unlikely event that you even have a...
3 tips for adoptive parents in a divorce
Adoption is a wonderful way to build your family and create a loving home. Parents who adopt do not always stay together, though, and navigating divorce after adoption can be a tricky task. Adoptive children may have a fear of familial instability, so it is important...
Can my soon-to-be ex-spouse take part of my inheritance?
A sudden influx of inherited money is a boon for all families. However, what will happen to your inheritance in the event you get a divorce? Will you get to keep the entirety of your inheritance? Will your ex-spouse take part of these assets? The answers to these...