When a relationship falls apart, the rest of the family often feels the impact, particularly when the couple has children together. If your grandchild's parent has limited your time with him or her after a breakup or divorce, you may have legal recourse in Tennessee. ...
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Help! I’m divorcing a narcissist
It might not have been evident before you got married, but at some point after your wedding, it became apparent that you married a narcissist. When you decide to finally pull the plug on a no longer tenable marriage, you can also expect your spouse's narcissistic...
Assessing your business’s value before divorce
When a business owner faces divorce, the business itself may be in just as much danger of dissolving as the marriage. The laws that govern property division typically consider a business personal property of the owners, meaning that the business may qualify as marital...
Mediation: Why it’s important when you divorce
Mediation is an important part of many people's divorces. It's a faster, more supportive way to resolve conflicts instead of turning to the judge for help. Mediation has a few goals including: Helping you avoid the cost of litigation Reducing the trauma of divorce...
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...
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...
Divorce mediation: What does the process entail?
You don't want to jump into divorce mediation until you know exactly what the process entails. While there are sure to be surprises and challenges along the way, the more information you have up front, the better off you'll be. How does a mediator help? The first...
When to seek counseling for the kids after a divorce
Divorce is hard on the spouses, but it is equally hard — if not harder — on the children. The many changes that are incumbent with a divorce can play havoc with the kids' security and stability. Parents must be protective of their children during these...
Tennessee grandparents have some rights
The bond between grandparents and grandchildren can be strong and enduring. It's one that is well worth being protected when a family is torn asunder by contention and acrimony. If you are a Tennessee grandparent who is being kept from seeing and interacting with your...
Tips to help you co-parent when the kids don’t have school
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...
