Your Legal Guide Through Life’s Twists And Turns
If you're thinking about divorce, but not yet sure if it's time, you might want to consider speaking with a mental health counselor or psychologist. Getting therapy is a great way to evaluate what your needs are and gain clarity on the best way of meeting those needs....
There are two primary circumstances in which the paternity of an alleged father becomes critical in Tennessee family law. First, a mother might need to prove paternity to force the father of her children to contribute child support. Second, a father might need to...
When it comes to divorce in Clarksville, the decisions you make now can haunt you forever. You may be ready to sever ties with your spouse now, but you should be mindful about the way you go about it. Instead of looking for the fastest way out of your marriage, you...
Parents who are in the throes of a divorce know exactly how complicated the process can be -- in psychological, emotional, financial and legal terms. Just as it's complicated for you, however, it's also complicated for your children. As such, you may want to consider...
Most couples enter marriage with the intention of "until death do us part," but doesn't mean the marriages will endure. For this reason, the institution of divorce in modern society has become just as commonplace as the institution of marriage. Nevertheless, it...
Unfortunately, marriages do not always have happy endings. In 2016, there were over 25,000 recorded divorces in the state of Tennessee, according to the state's Department of Health. There are numerous factors that can affect the outcome of a divorce One of these can...
When two people have a child, and they later split up or divorce, it's not uncommon for the couple to disagree about who should get to keep the child. These disagreements are usually resolved by the court. But what if one of the parents decides to leave the country...
The decision to divorce isn't easy -- especially when you've been married for a long time and have a great deal of shared assets with one another. You and your spouse will need to divide your assets by determining what assets are legally divisible as a part of your...
When Tennessee spouses get divorced, it's not uncommon for one spouse to have a far greater earning capacity than the other spouse. For example, perhaps one spouse stayed home with the children, taking care of house and home, while the other spouse worked to earn a...
Summer vacations are over, and your child has returned to school. It is also your first school year co-parenting as a divorced couple. Before, you and your spouse may have shown up for conferences and sports games together and sat together. You do not now, and it can...
