Getting a divorce is only the first step in building your new life, particularly if you have children and joint custody. Often, figuring out the new family normal is one of the most difficult parts of divorce. Traditionally, after divorce the parents set up separate...
How can divorced parents navigate college costs?
Choosing the right college for your child is often challenging. In addition to decisions about the quality of the education received, there are also concerns about the cost of tuition. These concerns are typically brought up during a divorce, as both parents will...
Mediation has benefits that include less stress for children
If you and your spouse are facing divorce, one of your main concerns is the impact this decision will have on your children. As an alternative to litigation, divorce mediation has become popular with parents who want to reduce the level of stress and uncertainty for...
What should you do with your marital home during divorce?
While you and your current spouse know divorcing makes sense for the two of you, you do not know what to do with your marital home. What factors should you consider to make the right choice? U.S. News & World Report offers a few options for those in your...
Could your child have parental alienation syndrome?
After a messy divorce, parenting can be difficult. It can be worse if you find out that the other parent may be using strategies to create a distance between you and your child. Parents who make false and critical statements about the other parent in front of the...
Co-parenting and challenges with digital learning
Over the past several months, many co-parents have discovered a new challenge: working together to help their children succeed via online learning. Accessing school lessons, meeting with teachers and completing homework can be time-intensive for parents as they assist...
Who gets the house in a divorce?
In many divorces, making a decision about the family home lead to delays. Forbes explains that since your home is likely your biggest asset, you need to find a way to divide it fairly. You and your spouse may have different opinions on how you should proceed, but...
Why should couples consider divorce mediation?
When a couple is going through a divorce, a nasty courtroom battle is not the only option for dissolving the marriage. Mediation is another method that is a good option for some couples. Before deciding which method is best, couples should understand what the...
How should I talk to my kids about divorce?
When you have kids, divorce becomes a lot more complex. Along with the many practical legal considerations, such as divvying up assets and calculating alimony, there are also emotional issues you must face. Talking to your children about your divorce is just one issue...
What kind of alimony are you entitled to?
Alimony can sometimes sound like a dirty word, but it is a tool for support when someone lacks the resources and needs it most after a divorce. While most may know that alimony is one spouse paying support to their ex, Tennessee has many types of alimony and some...
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