Divorce doesn't always have to end in a court battle. Contentious divorces can often leave both sides feeling bitter, and the court's final resolution may not meet the needs of either party in the end. Rather than fight it out until the very end, many couples choose...
Your Legal Guide Through Life’s Twists And Turns
Year: 2019
How Can You Speed Up Your Divorce?
The divorce process in Tennessee or Kentucky can take much longer than many people think. Once you decide you want a divorce, you most likely want to process the divorce as quickly as possible so you can move on with your life. But the reality is that some divorces...
Three common misconceptions about divorce
After months of arguing and feeling distant from your spouse, the two of you may decide to see a therapist. Hopefully, couples counseling works, and you stay married. Sometimes, no matter how hard a couple works to keep their marriage intact, it doesn’t work. People...
What are the Hague Convention rules for international adoption?
You have made the decision to adopt and bring a child into your loving home. You plan on adopting your child from a country outside the United States. Now what do you have to do? If your child comes from a country part of the Hague Adoption Convention, there are...
2 ways that military parents can fulfill scheduled parenting time
Arranging child visitation time while serving active military duty can be difficult. Rest assured, there are ways you can stay connected to your child when you aren’t sure when and where your service will take you. 1. Strive for a flexible schedule Many parents...
You can control the cost of your divorce
Getting a divorce is going to cost you some money. There are things you don't want to scrimp on -- like having experienced legal representation. However, how much your divorce ends up costing you largely depends on you and your spouse. The more time you have to spend...
Adopting a relative’s child is special but complex
The idea of adoption can affect many Tennessee residents in different ways. Some people may have known that they always wanted to adopt a child, and others may have realized that it was the most viable option after not being able to have children of their own. You may...
Telling your kids about your impending divorce
One of the things that many couples dread the most when they've decided to divorce is breaking the news to their kids. Whether the kids have sensed that this move is coming, or it's a complete shock to them, that conversation with their parents will probably end up...
Why should unmarried couples get a ‘cohabitation agreement?’
Many couples of all ages decide to live together -- either instead of getting married or perhaps as an interim step before determining whether marriage is right for them. If you and your significant other have decided to share a home, you are likely going to be buying...
Parental alienation after divorce is not okay
You and your ex don't have to get along all the time. In fact, it is logical to assume that you don't, since you decided you no longer wanted to be married to each other. However, like most Tennessee parents, you want what's best for your children, especially as you...
