Divorces are emotional experiences that can turn your children's world upside down. It can be very traumatic for them to witness your divorce. They may feel shock, anger or uncertainty. They can also feel guilty. Divorce is not seamless, and it can cause grief for...
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Navigating a divorce with a pathological liar ex-partner
Divorcing a partner is a difficult process filled with emotions and legal complexities. When your ex-partner is a pathological liar, it adds an additional layer of challenge to the proceedings. Understanding how to handle this unique situation can help you manage the...
Who gets the pets in a Tennessee divorce?
Many people view their pets as members of the family. However, when it comes to the law, most states treat family pets as property. Who gets the pets when a married couple divorces in Tennessee? Tennessee law Though lawmakers recently proposed a bill to begin...
What you can do to divorce-proof your business
Your business is likely an important part of your livelihood. It is in your best interest as an entrepreneur to take every precaution in ensuring that operations can always proceed unimpeded, and that may include divorce-proofing your business regardless of whether or...
Divorce rates for older adults have more than doubled since 1990
A rising number of people across Tennessee and the nation are divorcing later on in life, suggesting that monogamy and long-term marriage is becoming less common. The number of people navigating divorce as older adults has also more than doubled since 1990, raising...
How can you effectively co-parent with your ex?
When you got divorced, you and your ex may have decided to share custody of your children. You likely did this so that both you and your ex could maximize the time you have with your children. Although, according to the Institute for Family Studies, the divorce rate...
Have child custody decisions evolved to be fairer?
When courts first began hearing divorce cases, child custody was usually not a question. The judges would automatically assign the majority of care duties to the mother. This dated ideology does not apply in today's family courts. The Parental Rights Foundation...
Reasons people do not leave a stressful marriage
Many marriages end up in separation or divorce, either due to financial disagreements, the tension of raising children together, or something else. However, there are many instances where a partner does not leave the marriage even though the relationship is stressful...
3 Mental health tips for going through a divorce
Divorce is an extremely stressful process. Most people experience a wide range of emotions during this trying time. You might suffer from depression or anxiety. You might even need to seek treatment. Fortunately, there are a few things that you can do during your...
Intangible assets in your divorce
Property division in your divorce is a sensitive topic that often gets more complicated the longer you and your spouse build your lives around each other. This might mean big savings on what was once your dream home, retirement accounts for your golden years or even...