More and more couples are shunning litigated divorce for mediation. And there is a good reason for this. Unlike litigation, mediation is less stressful, cost-effective and private. However, for divorce mediation to work, you must get it right. Here are three tips...
After a divorce in Tennessee, it may be many weeks or many months before your life starts to feel normal again. From the new living arrangement to the lower standard of living now that you only have your own income, it can take some time to adjust. You may need to...
It can sometimes be difficult to tell your children that you’re getting a divorce. You may know that they don’t want it to happen and that they value the stability that comes along with their parents being married. However, you may still understand that divorce is the...
Divorce can be very hard on families, especially when special occasions arise. One of the biggest celebrations that occur each year is your child’s birthday. This is something that your child looks forward to all year long. If you and your ex-spouse can work together,...
As a parent, when you think about divorce, you might envision a judge making all the decisions involving your children. While judges have the final say in legal matters affecting your kids, you are far from powerless. You might not know it, but family courts want and...
The decision to divorce a spouse is not an easy one. Life is bound to change drastically. However, divorce is the best way out in some situations, such as if your partner is abusive, adulterous or neglectful. When you finally decide that there is no going back, here...
You and your spouse are getting a divorce, but one of the things you’re concerned about is having the money you need to be stable as you move on. Right now, you work part-time and watch your kids the rest of the time while your spouse works. That isn’t going to be...
You ask your spouse for a divorce, and you immediately start making a list of all the assets that you own. At the top of that list is the house that the two of you bought together shortly after you got married. Other assets can be divided, but you assume that you're...
Mediation may be a cheaper and faster way of resolving a divorce. It also protects the children from the undesirable effects of a drawn-out contest between the parents. However, it is not always the best way of handling a divorce. There are some instances where...
Traditionally, child custody cases have often been settled in favor of the mother. Thankfully, this tradition has started to change. Fathers have rights and they have a crucial role to play in the upbringing of their children. Whether or not your custody case has...
