Most couples enter marriage with the intention of "until death do us part," but doesn't mean the marriages will endure. For this reason, the institution of divorce in modern society has become just as commonplace as the institution of marriage. Nevertheless, it...
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Divorce
Does adultery affect divorce in Tennessee?
Unfortunately, marriages do not always have happy endings. In 2016, there were over 25,000 recorded divorces in the state of Tennessee, according to the state's Department of Health. There are numerous factors that can affect the outcome of a divorce One of these can...
Co-parenting through your first school year as a divorced couple
Summer vacations are over, and your child has returned to school. It is also your first school year co-parenting as a divorced couple. Before, you and your spouse may have shown up for conferences and sports games together and sat together. You do not now, and it can...
Divorce for business owners in Tennessee
If you own a successful business, and you're going through a divorce, you're no doubt worried about how your business assets will be divided during the dissolution of your marriage. Assets and earnings acquired following the day you said "I do" will be considered a...
Do you want to adopt your grandchild?
There are many reasons that grandparents adopt their grandchildren. Perhaps the biological parents are deceased and the grandparent is the guardian, or both parents are unfit, maybe struggling with disability or addiction. Whether it is for one of these reasons or...
3 tips for making joint custody work
Joint custody can be hard work. You have to coordinate conflicting schedules and make sacrifices. Making custody and visitation work with someone you could not stand to be married to is not a piece of cake. However, despite the difficulties, there are some practical...
What Tennessee parents should know about custody
When you begin the divorce process with young children in tow, the question of custody becomes a major issue. Knowing the basics of how Tennessee law approaches custody can help you better understand how to move forward. Tennessee parents may have legal custody,...
3 common prenup mistakes to avoid
Signing a prenup can be a stressful process, but running into complications once you tie the knot can affect your emotions and finances even more. Your prenup could be invalid if you make some simple mistakes. What if your prenup does not protect your assets the way...
The worst mistake a parent can make during a divorce
Divorce can be a difficult and terrifying experience for anyone. When children are involved and two parents are parting ways, the stakes and fear become even higher. Not only will the parents themselves be dealing with numerous fears and worries about how the divorce...
3 common mistakes men make during divorce
A divorce can quickly turn ugly, especially if you do not have a prenup. It is easy to make errors during the divorce process. With all the emotional turmoil and legal complications involved, you can make some mistakes that impact your whole life, including finances...
