One of the downsides to splitting with your spouse or co-parent is if you share kids and agree on a parenting schedule. Provided you're awarded joint custody, this plan will significantly impact the amount of time you spend with your child. While many parents who...
For people with children, custody matters are often the biggest dispute in their divorces. It can be challenging for parents to reach custody settlements on their own. People may have unrealistic expectations or may want to use their children like a weapon to punish...
International adoption is sometimes the right choice for a family. However, there are many obstacles that may get in the way and impact the process. Unlike a domestic adoption, the child or children who will be adopted are not in the same country. As a result, they...
If you're a stepparent, you will know first-hand that the love you can feel for a non-biological child can be just as strong as any other. You will love and want to protect your stepchild in just the same way that you will love your biological children. The only...
The divorce process for a Tennessee couple that includes one or more spouses serving in the military is not much different from everyone else. But a military divorce can sometimes become complicated by factors that civilians seeking a divorce do not face. One issue to...
Few couples get divorced for tax purposes, but your marital status will likely affect your income tax return. You might owe more -- or less -- in taxes post-divorce. Here are a few ways that getting divorced can affect your state and federal income taxes in Tennessee:...
As a parent, you want to maintain a stable environment for your children as you go through the divorce process in Tennessee. While divorce is hard for many parents to cope with, it can be very challenging for children as well. Read below to learn more about some tips...
When you and your spouse decide to divorce, your greatest concern might be how splitting up will affect your children. If you and your spouse want to establish a strong co-parenting relationship, you will take into consideration a custody agreement that is in your...
There are many reasons why couples in Tennessee and elsewhere get divorced. However, not having a child with your partner or failing to live with your spouse before getting married are generally not among them. Let's take a closer look at these and some other myths...
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...
