Parenting is stressful for most people under normal circumstances, but when you toss a divorce and custody schedule into the mix, things can get even more complicated. While there is no foolproof handbook that will guide every step of the way through your journey as a...
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Who makes the decisions when co-parents disagree?
Even parents who remain together can have differences of opinion on how to rear and discipline their children. For divorced moms and dads struggling to co-parent amicably, these difficulties can first surface when the kids hit adolescence. These are the years when...
Divorce mediation is not the goal for every situation
Are you considering filing for divorce? If so, well-meaning friends and relatives may be encouraging you to use mediation. It's true that in many circumstances, mediation saves both money and time for divorcing couples. However, mediation is not the right solution for...
Determine which type of custody to seek for your kids
If you are a Seymour parent who is contemplating divorce, you need to thoroughly understand the types of custody you might pursue for your children. In Tennessee, as elsewhere, all custody is not created equal, and it's always wise to know where you stand. Before...
You can find and report hidden marital assets in divorce
Sometimes during a divorce, one spouse attempts to hide marital assets from the other spouse. This happens most frequently in high-asset divorces. What can you do if you suspect that your wife or husband has stashed valuable resources and assets from the marriage out...
Tips for successful co-parenting outcomes
A divorce affects the entire family, not just the spouses. Divorcing Tennessee parents have to make sure that their squabbles don't affect their kids, which is often easier said than done. So how can parents better protect their vulnerable offspring from any negative...
Can I prove to the court that my child’s mother is unfit?
When marriages and other unions that produce children break up, determining who gets custody of the kids can be a major sticking point. Some parents go as far as trying to denigrate the other parent by calling them unfit to rear their children. Over time, the family...
Can you protect your assets when you divorce?
If you are a Tennessee resident who is divorcing and who also has significant marital assets, you can expect your divorce to be a bit more complex than it would be if you and your spouse had just gotten married and had few assets. Wealthy, long-married couples can...
Should I try to mediate my divorce?
A scorched-earth divorce benefits no one. That's why many Seymour family law attorneys encourage their divorce clients to consider other options beside litigation. One of those options could be mediation for many couples contemplating divorce. With a neutral and...
It’s worth it to fight fair in a small-town divorce
Divorce is a difficult proposition anywhere, but divorcing somewhere like East Tennessee carries extra complications. Ultimately, a divorce can pit community members against each other, or remove one parent or another from valuable community resources. If a divorce...