An ex-middle school teacher has been accused of kidnapping a 15-year-old girl. The man's wife has now filed for divorce. The woman -- who has made a public plea to her husband to return the Tennessee teenager to her home -- filed her divorce papers last Friday in...
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3 common divorce myths versus reality
Couples considering divorce often have a fairly inaccurate picture of what the process is like. Knowledge is power: It is important that you start the divorce process with an accurate understanding of the basic principles. While each case brings with it different...
The role of mediation in Tennessee divorces
Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution that is gaining popularity as a way to facilitate the resolution of many types of court cases, including divorce. Like any other method, mediation has its pros and cons that can vary depending on the parties...
3 reasons everyone can benefit from a prenuptial agreement
More and more people today realize the benefits of drawing up a prenuptial agreement. Once considered the province of the extremely wealthy, the prenup is gaining mainstream popularity. Whatever your walk of life, coming up with a well-planned agreement can save you a...
3 tips for marriage that every divorce lawyer knows
Divorce attorneys are familiar with the difficulties faced by couples who can't stay together. Interestingly, this gives the average divorce lawyer a unique perspective on what might work to help couples stay together. This article will discuss a few pieces of advice...
4 topics to discuss with your lawyer
You've decided to get a divorce, and now you're talking to your divorce lawyer for the first time at a meeting in his or her Clarksville offices. The thing is, you have no idea what you're supposed to talk about. All you know is that you want to get out of your...
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 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...
Every divorce is different: Some more difficult than others
Even though Tennessee spouses enter into their marriages with the idea of "until death do us part," this may not be the case for every marriage. Indeed, sometimes spouses reach an impasse – a moment when they realize that nothing can be done to repair their...
