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The fate of retirement benefits is at the top of the list of concerns for many couples facing divorce. In many instances, courts order couples to split retirement benefits which could drastically alter a person's retirement plans. The method of separating retirement...
You may divorce your spouse, but if you have children with him or her you will have a form of partnership forever. It is very likely that after your divorce you will be in a co-parenting situation of sorts with your ex spouse. However, this can be very problematic if...
Dealing with the breakdown of your marriage is never easy, even if it is an amicable split. You children likely are the most difficult party to which you break the news of your divorce. As a parent, you need to still care for and be there for your children, above all...
Tennessee allows you to file for an uncontested or contested divorce. A contested divorce is one in which you and your spouse do not agree on all the elements, such as child custody, property division and spousal support. FindLaw explains that a contested...
When parents do not take divorce well, they may take it out on your child. They could do this intentionally, but more often than not, a parent does not realize they are guilty of this. Such is often the case with parental alienation. What is it? Why does it happen?...
Money can be a contentious issue during a marriage. Some spouses seek to avoid the issue by hiding spending or saving from their spouses with separate bank accounts or credit cards. When discovered, the breach of trust can cause a rupture in the relationship that may...
In difficult family circumstances, grandparents may consider seeking legal visitation with their grandchildren. Tennessee courts grant visitation rights to grandparents only in specific circumstances. Review the factors that govern grandparent rights in Tennessee....
If you are facing challenges at work, or you recently lost your position, you likely have a variety of financial concerns and a lot of stress. If you are working through a divorce, these hardships are likely even more difficult to handle, especially if an unsettling...
Divorce can be many things, but one of the most common things it can be is a fight over money. While you were married, you and your spouse were building a future together. Whether your goals included buying a home, starting and running a business, or retiring in...
Whether you had a difficult childhood or you are in the middle of splitting up with your spouse and they experienced trauma during their younger years, it is important to understand the different ways in which these experiences, memories and emotions can cause a...