Ending a marriage is likely the toughest decision that you'll have to make. If your spouse was the one who decided to end the marriage, it might be an even tougher event to go through. However, preparing for the end of a relationship before heading to a Tennessee...
Family Law
Types of custody and visitation
If you've recently been separated or divorced, you may not have considered the various forms of child custody that are available to your family. Custody arrangements are extremely important since they can help you and your children establish a routine for your life...
Three things to expect when divorcing a narcissist
Tennessee divorces can be challenging enough, but when you’re separating from a narcissist, the situation can morph into the procedural version of a snarling tricephalic monster. But preparation mitigates stress. So today, we’re looking at three things to expect when...
What victims of domestic abuse face in Tennessee family court
When a victim of domestic abuse goes to Family Court in Tennessee, they can face an uphill battle. In many cases, the abuser is given more rights, while the victim is often left feeling alone and scared. If you are a victim of domestic abuse, it is important to know...
Tennessee parent relocation and child custody
Tennessee family law statutes state that if a parent who is spending significant time with a child desires to move out of state or more than 50 miles from the other parent, the relocating parent has to send a notice to the other parent. The notice must be sent to the...
When can you request a child support modification?
Shifts in your financial situation can make it more difficult to provide for your children. Whether you are the custodial parent or the non-custodial parent, you can request an adjustment to a child support order in Tennessee. However, the courts will only grant a...
What are the main causes of divorce?
No one goes into a marriage with the intention of it ending in divorce, yet this is what sometimes happens. If you're going through problems in your Tennessee relationship, it may be helpful to consider some of the common causes for divorce and see if you fall into...
What should you do with a home after a divorce?
In the state of Maryland, marital assets are divided in an equitable fashion. Therefore, you may have a claim to a portion of any positive equity in a principal residence that is part of your marital estate. There are several ways that you may be able to lay claim to...
How can you recognize parental alienation?
After a divorce, you and your former spouse can care for your children amicably is the best-case scenario. Unfortunately, it does not always work out that way. Your spouse could try to alienate you from your children. According to Healthline, parental alienation...
Should our family consider nesting?
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...
