Your Legal Guide Through Life’s Twists And Turns
The Tennessee Department of Health reported 22,359 divorces in the state in 2020. For each of these couples, one change they had to eventually navigate was taxes. Understanding the tax implications of divorce is important to avoid issues when tax time comes around...
The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry found that nearly 50% of children will endure at least one divorce in their life. Divorce can be a tumultuous time for a family, especially for children. Amid the changes and challenges, it is important to ensure...
The U.S. Census Bureau reported as of 2020, custody cases involve 21.9 million children in the nation. Such situations can often become difficult when parents do not agree. Custody disputes can be emotionally challenging for all parties involved, and they become even...
Prenuptial agreements, commonly known as prenups, can provide important protection for individuals entering into marriage. They are legal documents that generally outline the division of assets and financial responsibilities in case a marriage ends in divorce. While...
When a military marriage faces the tumultuous waters of divorce, numerous aspects require attention and resolution. Among these is the fate of the non-military spouse's military identification card. This small but significant piece of plastic can have a substantial...
One challenge of the divorce process is the difficulty of reaching a conclusive settlement agreement. When the judge issues that decree, it is legally binding; you and your spouse must adhere to its stipulations. Sometimes, you might find it necessary to modify the...
Adopting a child is a significant and rewarding journey. The Tennessee Department of Children's Services reported in the 2021 to 2022 fiscal year, almost 15,000 children were in the foster system, and of those, 775 had the goal of finding adoptive homes. Anyone...
As a military service member, you may feel anxiety when you have primary custody of your children due to possible deployments. You may feel concerned that your former spouse will gain full custody of your children. Therefore, these are some things you should know...
Going through a divorce comes with extra challenges when you have children. As a parent, you want to support your children's growth and well-being while also moving on from your previous marriage. Successful co-parenting after a divorce is possible with planning,...
According to the CDC, there were 3.3 divorces per 1,000 Tennessee residents in 2021. Many believe that divorce signifies the end of a relationship, marking a period filled with sorrow and disappointment. Others view it as a gateway to a new phase of life, an...
