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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...
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...
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...
Divorcing a spouse involves difficult questions concerning the fate of your property. Will your ex receive a share of everything you own? When it comes to assets you have in a trust, the answer may not be yes. Holding money or physical property in a trust could...
A significant issue during divorce that needs resolving is how to divide money, property and debt between the couple. If you assume you will get half, you may want to reset that expectation. Tennessee is not one of the nine community property states, instead favoring...
Child support calculations depend on a series of factors, including not only your income but that of the other parent as well as certain expenses that each of you pays. When you receive the initial support order, the payments may seem financially reasonable....
The assets of your family business help determine its value. In the event you go through a divorce, you may sell your business to divide its value between you and your spouse. You should determine if your company has intangible assets. Tangible assets such as...
Every divorce has its challenges, and if you are a parent, your children go through significantly more emotional conflict than you do. During this time, your children need you more than they ever have. Therefore, these are a few tips to help you and your children...
In an attempt to make child custody matters easier for the children involved and to ensure their best interests remained front and center in all cases, the state of Tennessee created the Tennessee Parenting Plan law. The law went into effect on January 1, 2001. It...
Sharing parenting duties with a divorced spouse might be difficult, but raising your children with as little drama as possible is well worth the effort. One way to help promote successful co-parenting is to attempt consistency in some areas with your co-parent. You...