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Once couples in Tennessee reach the conclusion that divorce is what they need to move forward, they will have to make decisions on how to proceed with this goal. For some couples, courtroom litigation is the best choice and for others, divorce mediation meets their...
Regardless of which side of the prison bars a parent is on, incarceration leads to huge child support problems for Tennessee families. If a noncustodial parent ends up in prison, it is a good bet that he or she will not be able to pay child support. This means three...
You always knew that your ex drank a little too much and maybe used marijuana occasionally. However, the kids never saw it. Therefore, it was nothing that you considered worth bringing up in the custody negotiations. Since the divorce, however, you've been hearing...
Being a grandparent is one of the most rewarding experiences of life. You can experience all of the joy that comes from watching a young person growing up with the added wisdom that comes from having already raised your own children. There is something uniquely...
What is divorce mediation? It is a process through which spouses seeking to divorce attempt to negotiate a fair divorce agreement under the guidance of a mediator -- also called a neutral third party. Although the term uses the word divorce, mediation spans the entire...
Question: What can destroy what should be an idyllic Tennessee summer vacation? Answer: Child custody disputes, disagreements and problems in general. Summer break is approaching rapidly, and parents should think about resolving any family issues they have before the...
Do you like the technology that now lies in the palm of your hand? Most people, including our attorneys, would answer that question with an enthusiastic yes. No one disputes the benefits that digital technology has brought to residents of Tennessee. However, it is...
Child support through college is a complicated issue in the realm of family law. The complexity arises because in most states, including Tennessee, a child 18-years-old or older is a legal adult. At this point in the life of a child of divorce, the noncustodial parent...
You and your ex both work, so the school year helps your child custody schedule work flawlessly. You just do the trades at school; when your children are supposed to switch back to your home or to your ex's house, that person simply does pick-up after school. It's a...
The heightened emotions that are typically in a divorce can be stressful on all family members. Children, in particular often experience an enormous amount of stress during the divorce. In response to this heightened stress, parents search for ways to make the divorce...