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Child custody can often be a contentious process. The court's main objective is to ensure the children end up in a situation that is in their best interests. Because of this, every part of the process of determining custody can impact the final outcome. The judge will...
Parents going through a divorce want to do everything possible to keep divorce from permanently impacting their children in big ways. But is there a way to limit the impact divorce can have? Can preventing permanent scarring be as simple as choosing the right type of...
Long-distance co-parenting happens quite often these days. One parent may serve in the military, work a job that requires a lot of traveling, or may even need to spend time taking care of ill or injured relatives. Of course, there are many ways to make long-distance...
Divorcing from your spouse also means splitting time with your children. While you may have an idea of what you want this arrangement to look like, your spouse may disagree. If, according to the American Bar Association, you and your spouse cannot agree on a child...
Going through a divorce is a traumatic time for every family member, including the children of divorce. Of course, as parents, you want to help ease the transition and make this period of life as easy as possible. One of the best ways to do this is by figuring out in...
As a divorcing couple with children, you want to prioritize the well-being and safety of your child even through this tumultuous time. One of the best things you can do is ensure that they have a stable home environment. And to that end, bird nesting might serve as a...
When you and your Tennessee husband or wife make the decision to separate or divorce and you share a child or children together, creating a parenting plan may help minimize conflicts between you. It may, too, give your child a better sense of how life is going to be...
Domestic violence can have a big impact on your divorce and the decisions the court makes in finalizing your decree. When it comes to child custody, it can have a huge effect on the court’s decisions. FindLaw explains you should file for a protection order as soon as...
As a divorcing parent, you must figure out how to continue meeting your child's needs and serving their best interest while also navigating your own personal relationship with your co-parent. Unfortunately, matters in these cases are not always clear-cut. For example,...
Arranging child custody can take a significant portion of time during your divorce settlement. Because you and your spouse may have different ideas of what your children need, negotiating an agreeable deal may not happen right away. Creating the best custody...