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As far too many Tennessee residents have discovered first hand, litigating a divorce can mean spending many thousands of dollars. While divorce mediation is certainly not free of expenses, those who opt for this solution can save a lot of money. However, most...
As family law attorneys, here is one of the most common and most distressing questions we must often answer. Is there an ideal child custody arrangement that we can use for our family? It is a common question because parents want the best for their children. It is a...
Getting a divorce is often overwhelming despite the support our family and friends offer. Getting a divorce with dependent children makes the event even more traumatic. The good news is that it will be over one day, leaving all involved free to make a fresh start....
If you are splitting with your spouse but don't want to go through the drama of a divorce, you should understand that there are other options out there that are available to you. Mediation is one of them. Below are some reasons to give mediation a try. It's cheaper....
The Tennessee Supreme Court recently reviewed a case involving child custody and issued a ruling in favor of the father. In the ruling, the court said that the father established material change of circumstances, which was in the best interest of the children involved...
Some women put off divorce, waiting for the right moment to file. They either wait for the kids to get out of school, for after a long-planned family vacation or for various other reasons that might be unique to each individual. Unfortunately, postponing the...
When you have to divide up your assets because of a divorce, there are some assets that you will find much easier to part with. You've likely worked hard to get the things you have and don't really see why you need to be the one to bid adieu to certain ones. This is...
The holiday season is upon us and it's not a jolly time of year for everyone, especially those facing divorce. The holiday season can be the worst time of year to endure a divorce. Even if the proceedings began a month or so ago, going through your first holiday...
A child support order is handed down by the court in cases involving child custody. One parent will usually be required to pay the other parent support in varying forms. The amount determined by the court will be done so based on a variety of factors including age of...
When you decide that your marriage is over, you might want to have the divorce finalized as quickly as possible. This is understandable, but you must realize that there are some factors that can make the divorce process last longer. It is imperative to realize that...