When you are facing divorce, you feel a wide range of emotions: relief, anger, frustration and uncertainty. At some point, you’ll probably want to feel support from your friends and family and may use social media as a way to express your feelings. However, posting...
Divorcing Tennessee couples need to realize that their actions during the divorce can dictate the outcome. If they make common mistakes, they may find themselves in the midst of a legal battle. Here are three things to avoid in order to stay out of court. Do not be...
As a grandparent, you may have concerns about your grandchild’s parents’ abilities. They may be away for long stretches at a time and are unable to nurture and provide for your grandchild. Or, they may have conduct issues that make them unfit parents. In these cases,...
Whether you and your spouse are both civilians, or you are a military family, divorce can be an emotional process. Leaving feelings aside for a moment, divorce can look quite different, depending on if you or your spouse are in the armed forces or not. Deployments...
When Tennessee couples have decided to get a divorce, many issues will come to the forefront. A common and understated concern is how long the process will take. Few people want to go through an arduous and extended divorce before it is finalized. This is true whether...
Tennessee has seen tremendous economic growth in recent years. This means that prospective spouses may have more assets that they have accumulated by the time they are married. This increases the risk that you may lose some of this property in a divorce. You can...
Adopting a child can be as legally complicated as it is emotionally. Adoption laws vary depending on which state you live in, and navigating the legal requirements for adoption in Tennessee is an important step toward welcoming a new member into your family. What is...
Many parents know that relocating over long distances can be complicated with a child. But for divorced or separated parents, moving far away may not be an option at all. Moving your child long distances requires notice to be sent to the other parent, and the issue...
In any family situation, children are likely to be the primary concern for both parents, especially in a potentially traumatic situation like a divorce. In order to facilitate the care and keeping of children throughout this legal process, Tennessee passed a parenting...
One of the most difficult challenges in a divorce is the division of property and assets. Tennessee courts divide assets based on what they believe is most fair, a process otherwise known as equitable division. While each spouse may believe they contributed most to...
