Chattanooga Family Law Blog
Ways to fail at mediation
If you and your spouse are looking for ways to avoid a litigated Tennessee divorce, you may be considering mediation. This form of alternative dispute resolution often results in successful negotiations and a settlement that a judge will sign. At Ken Lawson Law, we...
Could custody laws change soon?
Custody battles are a notorious part of divorce. While not every couple argues over custody, it is true that typically one parent feels at least a little slighted by the final custody order. This can lead to issues down the road, including rough relationships between...
What are the benefits of mediation?
Mediation is an alternative dispute resolution process that is often used in family law but can be used in various other areas of law. It works nicely in family law because it enables you to work past issues and come together to make decisions that are mutually...
Do you understand the risks of not paying child support?
You do your best to get along with your ex-spouse and take good care of the child you share while building a life for yourself in Tennessee. That said, there may come a time either when you cannot make child support payments due to a loss of income, or because you do...
Do you need insight into being a great single parent?
Due to your divorce, you may find yourself a single parent. You and your kids enjoy your lives in Tennessee, but you are sure to enjoy those lives better with a strong family bond. Goodnet offers tips on how to help your kids lead happy, healthy lives as a single...
What are an unmarried father’s rights?
For most unmarried parents, there is a solid relationship between them when they have a baby, so at that time, there is little worry about rights to the child. However, if you are in that situation and things go bad in the relationship, you could end up with no rights...
How to navigate your divorce smoothly
At Ken Lawson Law, we understand that the end of a marriage and the looming presence of the Tennessee divorce court can create emotional trauma and anxiety for anyone. There are ways you may be able to lessen the stress and smooth the process, though. The American...
3 challenges fathers face during divorce
Separation and divorce do not have to result in all-out warfare. While sometimes the parties can work together to find solutions, other times it seems impossible. The constant bickering and blaming is too much, and one of the spouses decides to leave and file for...
What are some tips for raising a child alone?
Due to death, divorce or desertion, many parents in Pennsylvania are forced to raise their children alone. In some instances, the single parent with custody may not be a biological parent at all but another family member who was granted guardianship rights. Regardless...
Preparing kids to live in two homes after divorce
When a couple in Tennessee separates or divorces, the children deal with a life turned upside down. Even if parents split custody, the child is going to be living in two different homes when they are used to one. They may have a new school, new friends and new adults...
