Chattanooga Family Law Blog
Reasons women seek divorce more often than men
Some people in Tennessee would agree that women often take the lead as far as a desire to get married and start a family. However, these people may be surprised to learn that it is also often women who are the first to decide it is time to end a marriage. One reason...
Avoiding common errors people make when getting a divorce
Tennessee couples who are getting a divorce may face complications and challenges. For the process to go smoothly, it is important to avoid frequently common problems. These crop up in a significant number of divorces and can be financial, legal and personal....
Be aware of the costs of a divorce trial
Tennessee spouses may be faced with making a crucial decision at some point during their divorce trial. They must choose whether to continue working towards a settlement or proceed to a court hearing. This is not a decision to be taken lightly. A divorce trial has...
What you should know about joint custody
Divorce cases take on a complex dimension when child custody is involved. In particular, parents who share joint custody in Tennessee may wonder how to make the arrangement work. Relationships between ex-spouses could be contentious. Still, both parents likely want to...
Filing for child support modification
For most parents, the happiness and wellbeing of their children is their highest priority. Because of that, most parents in Tennessee are more than willing to pay their child support. Sometimes, however, circumstances beyond your control affect your ability to pay...
Entitlement to an ex-spouse’s Social Security
Tennessee divorcees who are not currently married may not know that they could be entitled to a portion of their ex-spouse’s Social Security benefits. This may help an individual claim benefits based on a higher-earning ex-spouse's work record, provided the couple was...
How to make the divorce process a little easier
Couples who are filing for divorce in Tennessee and other parts of the United States may experience a great deal of emotional and financial hardship. This is especially true in situations where there's animosity between both parties. However, there are a number of...
What to do when divorce paperwork isn’t signed
Tennessee residents and others may be able to divorce their spouses even if those individuals fail to sign the documents necessary to dissolve a marriage. Typically, if the spouse who is served with divorce paperwork fails to respond to it within 30 days, the divorce...
Staying productive at work during a divorce
One concern for people in Tennessee who are getting a divorce might be how to keep it from affecting them at work. The stress of this time can be compounded if a person thinks their job is in jeopardy. Some people might make the mistake of trying to lose themselves in...
Issues with grandparents seeking child custody and visitation
Tennessee grandparents undoubtedly want the best for their children and grandchildren. Being a grandparent is generally perceived as spending time with the grandchildren on holidays, taking them on trips and then returning them to a nurturing atmosphere....
