Second Marriages and Prenuptial Agreements

Second (or subsequent) marriages often take place later in the lives of at least one of the spouses. People entering into second marriages may have children from their first marriage, a business or accumulated assets over the course of their lives. Now they have found that special someone with whom they plan to spend the…

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Pending Tennessee Family Law Legislation for 2015

There are several bills coming out of the 2015 session of the 109th General Assembly awaiting Governor Haslam’s signature which include some important revisions to the existing child custody and support laws in Tennessee. Many of the proposed changes to existing law will serve to better protect vulnerable children from being placed in environments that…

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Who Keeps Which Assets in a Complex Divorce?

The division of assets and determining who will get custody of the children can be the two most contentious issues in divorce. Most people plan to be married forever when they say their “I do’s.” Over the years, they have children together, build homes and businesses, and he may collect classic cars and she may…

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The Effects of Parental Alienation on Children of Divorce

Parenting is a challenging task on a good day, but throw in a divorce and a custody battle, possible financial difficulties and unwanted change everywhere you look, it’s a wonder children survive to adulthood. Epic custody battles have achieved almost folkloric status in our culture. Sometimes, parents who are facing the most difficult changes in…

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How to Hire the Right Divorce Attorney

For many people, hiring a divorce attorney is the first time they have required the services of an attorney. Whether you are the plaintiff (the party initiating the divorce and filing the divorce papers) or the defendant (the party who receives the divorce papers) each of you must hire your own attorney. A divorce can…

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