At some point, after your divorce and custody matters have been settled, you may be faced with your son or daughter asking to go live with their other parent full-time. It may come seemingly out of left field, or more likely, on the heels of a particularly acrimonious...
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Should you attempt mediation in your divorce?
Some marriages are simply not built to last. Regardless of the path that lead to the marital breakdown, it may be possible to at least salvage some semblance of dignity and privacy during your divorce. This is especially important when the divorcing couple are parents...
How can I collect child support if my ex moved out of state?
If you're struggling to collect your child support money from a parent who has moved out of Tennessee, it can be quite frustrating. Sometimes, a noncustodial parent's job can take them to another region, but other times, the parents are simply trying to dodge paying...
How can I keep my business in a divorce?
Some couples stay together for the kids, thinking misguidedly that living with two unhappy parents is better than growing up with divorced parents. But other couples remain in loveless unions because they worry their co-owned business might take too big of a hit in a...
You definitely need your own attorney for divorce mediation
Couples in Tennessee who know divorce is imminent may decide that mediation is the best way to handle it. Mediation offers couples quite a few benefits. It is generally much faster than a litigated divorce because you can file for an uncontested divorce. The courts...
Why you shouldn’t automatically fight for the family home
People going through divorce often cling to whatever represents security for them. Often, that can be the family home. It's understandable, especially when there are children involved, to want to minimize the stress and changes for them. Retaining the family home in a...
Divorcing? Don’t forget to change your beneficiaries
There is so much to determine when couples go through a divorce. What will be the custody terms for the children, how to divide the marital debts and assets and who will keep the family pet all must be sorted out either between the parties or by a judge in court. With...
When not to mediate your divorce
Mediation is a great tool for divorcing couples to settle all or most of their issues between themselves without the necessity of airing their grievances in court and having their fate determined by a judge. It's an efficient way to sever ties, and in many cases, may...
Using child support for extracurricular activities
Having to pay child support might not be the easiest for your financial situation, especially if you recently finalized a divorce with the other parent. You might need to work a second or even third job to make ends meet. Either way, it is important that you do not...
These co-parenting tips will help you from day one
The moment you decide to divorce is the moment you should turn your attention to your children. There are a variety of steps you can take, along with the other parent, to help your children through this difficult time. When it comes to co-parenting, you and your...
