Many married citizens of Clarksville experience marital disputes throughout their relationship, even after they've been together for a long period of time. Of course, many years together don't guarantee that the relationship will last forever. Even the longest...
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Fathers’ rights in divorce can have big impact on kids’ lives
The importance of the role of the father in parenting has often been overlooked in the courts. Traditionally in divorce cases, courts grant custody of the child to the mother, assuming that it is in the best interest of the child. But times have changed and that...
Tennessee divorce: It’s your party, or not.
Earlier this year, we had a discussion about divorce rituals from around the world and positive ways that people from different cultures cope with the end of a marriage. As some of you may recall, one of the "rites of passage" we mentioned in that blog post was the...
Spy vs. Spy: the increasingly short supply of privacy in divorce
Tennessee residents take note: some of what might be fair in love and war isn't fair in a divorce. In fact, it may be illegal and could even land you in a jail. We're specifically referring to the increasing use of evidence from both smartphones and social media sites...
Divorce: insurance loose ends left by untying the knot (part 2)
In our last post, we talked about health and homeowner's insurance issues that Tennessee residents who are getting a divorce (or who have recently been divorced) need to be aware of. We're going to continue that divorce discussion today by addressing life insurance...
Divorce: insurance loose ends left by untying the knot (part 1)
Getting divorced can change a lot of things. Unfortunately, the difficult emotions and anxiety many Tennessee residents experience during the divorce process can also allow some of those changes to escape your attention. Insurance coverage needs are one of those...
The mediated path to divorce in Tennessee
Headline-grabbing divorce cases tend to involve celebrities and bitter and protracted courtroom battles over property, children or support. Be that as it may, more Tennessee divorce disputes are settled through the mediation process each year than by judges or juries....
Divorce and children: minimizing the damage
Children are frequently hurt more in a divorce than either parent. This is somewhat unavoidable on one level -- primarily because children don't fully understand the process or don't want to see their families split apart. In many cases, however, children suffer...
Concerning credit, before and after a divorce in Tennessee
If you're thinking about getting a divorce but are worried about the financial consequences of that decision, you're not alone. Nearly everyone who has ever gone through a divorce in Tennessee has experienced those same anxieties and has asked themselves the same...
Helping your friend get through their Tennessee divorce
There are many things that make the divorce process difficult. The laws that apply to family law and divorce cases and the often confusing legal system itself are part of the puzzle. So too are fear and anxiety about the future and charged emotions that often arise or...
