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Everyone knows that getting a divorce often comes with a lot of conflict and no small share of drama. Even when both spouses want nothing more than to end a sour relationship and move on separately, the issues inherent to divorce may complicate matters. Unfortunately,...
Surprisingly, parents in Tennessee rarely talk to their kids about child support during or after divorce. It can be a difficult subject to broach in some cases. Often, parents simply do not think about starting such a conversation. Because child support has a direct...
Couples close to and past the retirement age may consider divorce for a number of reasons. Once the children leave the home, for example, they may find they no longer have much in common with one another. Others may have only avoided divorce to prevent trauma for the...
One of the myths surrounding divorce mediation is that the process requires less skill and training on the part of the mediator. This is a false assumption. In truth, mediators undergo stringent training, which makes them qualified to help families deal with their...
When we talk about divorcing with valuable assets, we sometimes recommend divorce mediation. As with other family law solutions, it is not an appropriate answer for all couples, but for many, it can make the process of splitting up easier, faster and less combative....
Child-centered divorces have become a popular, and welcome, new trend. It is never a child's fault when his or her parents can no longer make the marriage work, so why should children pay the largest price? As more parents seek ways to make divorce easier on their...
It is clear by your question that you and your spouse have already decided to get a divorce and that you think mediation is the best option for you both. While you may feel some relief in having already made this important decision, you and your spouse still have some...
Despite receiving a court order to make child support payments, some parents still do not step up financially. There are many reasons child support goes unpaid, some of them valid and easy to understand. However, no reason absolves a parent of his or her duty to pay...
When you have accumulated a lot of assets during your marriage, it's only natural to worry about what will happen to them in your divorce. In some cases, higher assets could motivate your spouse to try to hide assets from you and the courts. In other cases, you may...
Scenario one: You and your spouse are headed for divorce in what is sure to be an ordeal fraught with conflict. The very thought of enduring the divorce causes your emotions to soar to nearly out of control levels. You are certain you have little if any control over...