Your Legal Guide Through Life’s Twists And Turns
You may have heard of the concept of divorce mediation but may not be sure how it applies to your situation. To begin with, Tennessee law does require most divorcing couples to attempt mediation. Divorcing parents may need to attend court-ordered mediation...
Child custody disagreements concerning military divorce proceedings can be a little more complicated than normal divorce matters. One of the main issues relates to the service member who is deployed and working overseas away from his or her family. This service member...
In virtually every Tennessee divorce, the most important issues for consideration boil down to money and children. When it's a military divorce, the long deployments and constant moving around cause child- and money-related issues to create even higher levels of...
If you remember your childhood fondly, you want to ensure that your children will enjoy a similar recollection, even if they must first adjust to your divorce. One of your initial responsibilities as divorced parents will be to help your children transition between a...
Gay rights activists are concerned that a new bill, recently passed by the Tennessee legislature, could hurt the marriage rights of same-sex couples. The bill, House Bill 1111, relates to the way state courts will need to interpret "undefined words." Specifically,...
When a custodial parent has sole custody and is the primary caretaker of his or her children, the noncustodial parent will usually need to pay child support. The question is, how much child support will the custodial parent have the right to receive? In almost all...
Divorce can take its toll in every way on a person. If there was cheating, abuse or betrayal involved, the situation becomes even trickier to navigate. While you are splitting the assets, the time with children and even your best friends, if there is tension between...
The typical Tennessee divorce has a lot of legal complexities that must be dealt with -- both by the spouses and the lawyers representing them. Even a fairly straightforward breakup that doesn't involve children or a lot of assets can require many steps. Let's take a...
Divorce is intimidating no matter who you are, but if you're a stay-at-home mom, the prospect of separating from your spouse and his or her financial support can be terrifying. The idea of trying to re-enter the workforce after spending years at home with your...
An ex-middle school teacher has been accused of kidnapping a 15-year-old girl. The man's wife has now filed for divorce. The woman -- who has made a public plea to her husband to return the Tennessee teenager to her home -- filed her divorce papers last Friday in...
