Americans are living longer. However, many are living with chronic and debilitating illnesses. Their marriages often become more of a patient-caregiver relationship than a spousal one. A serious illness or disability can take a considerable toll on a marriage. Divorce...
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Divorce
What people who have been through divorce want you to know
If you have never been through a divorce before, it can be hard to know exactly what you should expect. How is this going to play out? What how are you going to feel? What challenges lie ahead that you haven't even considered before? Finding specific answers can be...
5 helpful co-parenting apps
Co-parenting is a challenging process. While you may believe it is best for your children to have close relationships with both parents, it comes with its fair share of frustrations and complexities. You must stay in consistent communication with your ex-spouse,...
Common Tennessee child support modification myths
The payor or the recipient may desire post-divorce child support modifications for many reasons. If a recipient notices her spouse, who works at a low-wage job, suddenly drives a red Mustang GT350, brags online about luxury resort vacations and flashes a two-carat...
7 times when sole custody is the best option
When you decided to become a parent, you pledged to always put your child’s best interests first. After all, few things are more rewarding than watching a child grow into a well-adjusted, productive and decent adult. Following a divorce, joint custody gives both...
Divorce doesn’t have to mean the end of other relationships
If you're divorcing your spouse after many years together, you may feel like you're not just losing a partner but your entire social circle and support system. Friends may disappear. When couples divorce, their friends (particularly other couples) often feel like they...
Can I get retirement benefits in a military divorce?
If you currently face divorce from a military member, you likely have a lot of questions regarding the benefits you may still have access to after the divorce. It is crucial to understand how the benefits you currently enjoy as a military spouse may change after your...
Take care when choosing your divorce attorney
Divorce is a legal process, but it's also likely going to be one of the most emotional experiences you'll ever go through. That's why it's essential to choose your divorce attorney carefully. You want someone with experience, of course, and who knows the local court...
2 key considerations to shorten the divorce process
One big misconception that many people in Clarksville have is they must settle their divorce issues in court. Many problems often arise during the dissolution process that makes it harder for some couples to keep sight of their divorce goals. If you and your partner...
5 items you cannot include in a prenup
There has been a drastic increase in the number of couples getting prenuptial agreements. Millennials have really hopped onboard the practice, which is great because prenups provide numerous advantages. Although couples who have not married yet may not want...