Family Law
Common Questions about the Divorce Process in Tennessee
When your marriage has come to an end it can be a scary, emotional time. You will have many questions as this represents a huge, stressful change in your life. Here we have a few typical questions about how the divorce process works in Tennessee – but remember that you are a unique individual with…
Read MoreChild Custody Challenges: When Your Child’s Custodial Parent Lives in Another State
Divorce can be more complicated when there is a child involved. In some more contentious cases, custody can turn into a battle. The two divorcing parties may do whatever they can to get physical custody even if their actions amount to parental kidnapping across state lines. The laws that govern interstate child custody, visitation and…
Read MoreDivorce and Taxes: What to Tell Your Accountant
For many people, tax season brings a lot of uncertainty and anxiousness. If you have recently gone through a divorce, it may create even more frustrations, especially if you and your former spouse have children together. Here are some things you should know: An accountant is a solid financial investment. There are a number of…
Read MoreDivorce and the Servicemembers’ Civil Relief Act
Couples who decide to divorce face a number of important decisions – about raising their children, about dividing their property about whether or not to seek support. When one half of that couple (or both halves) serve in the U.S. armed forces, there are additional unique challenges that civilian couples do not have to worry…
Read MoreSupreme Court’s Decision May Prove Beneficial for Same-Sex Couples in Tennessee
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear cases where gay marriage bans have come under fire. This April, the Court will listen to arguments from Tennessee, Michigan, Ohio and Kentucky lawmakers in one setting, and will make a final ruling as to the Constitutionality of the ban this June according to USA Today. Tennessee banned…
Read MoreThe Dangers of “Distracted” Marriages
Thanks to a number of initiatives launched in Tennessee over the last few years, we’re all well aware of the dangers of distracted driving. Marriages, however, are also in danger of going off the rails – and distraction may be a leading cause. Think about it: the things that make texting and driving dangerous are…
Read MoreVictims of Domestic Violence Need Us All to Be Their Voice
October was National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the timing could not have been more critical. From Ray Rice and Greg Hardy to Mark Fuller, we finally saw the increase in awareness that domestic violence victims need in order to make a real difference in this country. We’re not there yet, but October’s focus may…
Read MoreTennessee Fares Poorly When It Comes to Child Custody Laws
The National Parents Organization recently issued its 2014 Shared Parenting Report Card, which they describe as “the first national study to provide a comprehensive ranking of the states on their child custody statutes, assessing them primarily on the degree to which they promote shared parenting after divorce or separation.” According to the organization, Tennessee –…
Read MoreSurrogate Mothers May Be Granted Visitation Rights
Let us say you are part of a childless couple and went through a surrogate in order to grow your family. You and your fiancée spend about $73,000 to ensure the safety and health of the child and the surrogate. The baby is born, and the birth mother decides she wants custody after all. The…
Read MoreModifying Your Parenting Plans and Support Payments
When you draw up your parenting plan, you base it on your current circumstances and the circumstances of your now ex-husband or wife. But sometimes things happen, and the parenting plan which worked for you at the time is no longer feasible. You may need to modify your parenting plan in order to keep providing…
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