Your Legal Guide Through Life’s Twists And Turns
Fathers of children are treated differently by the courts depending on if they are married or unmarried to the mothers of their children. If married, paternity rights are assumed, and the man will automatically be considered the father. If unmarried, extra steps need...
A divorce agreement is not set in stone, and neither is a divorce ruling -- especially when it comes to children. Life circumstances of two ex-spouses could change, making a child support, child custody or parenting plan subject to change. This article will look at...
A same-sex couple from Knox County is disputing whether a woman in a same-sex marriage, who is not the biological parent of the child, should receive parental rights in child custody proceedings. As it stands, the non-biological mother in this case has been denied...
With the legalization of same-sex marriage across the country, the legitimacy of two individuals of the same sex raising their children together is now official. With this right, however, like any married couple, a same-sex couple with children will need to decide...
As elementary and high school students throughout the Clarksville area head back to school this fall, many will struggle to adjust to new schedules and routines. However, for children whose parents recently divorced or separated, the changes related to starting a new...
Drew Barrymore and husband Will Kopelman have filed for divorce. The divorce filing comes three months following the separation of the couple last April. The initial paperwork was submitted by Drew on July 15, then Will submitted his own divorce filing on July 18....
As most readers of this blog are already aware, celebrities Johnny Depp and Amber Heard are in the midst of a highly contentious divorce. In her divorce filing, Heard accused Depp of domestic abuse -- and the accusations went public across media outlets like wildfire....
While undoubtedly one of the most rewarding roles one can fulfill in life, being a parent is also extremely challenging. For parents; bouts of sleep deprivation, toddler temper tantrums and homework battles are all par for the course. Add in the stressors that come...
Spousal support and child support laws exist for a very good reason — they are there to prevent the horrible situation of a spouse being trapped in an unhealthy marriage as a result of financial concerns. If one spouse is the primary breadwinner, then the other spouse...
It's not that military divorces are more complicated than normal divorces, it's just that specific rules and requirements apply to them. This article will discuss several considerations that make military divorces unique. Military divorce falls under the category of...
