Family Law

People share everything on social media. Facebook. Twitter. Instagram. No one, it seems, can keep anything to themselves.  When it comes to your divorce, social media may work against you. What you post online may end up in court.  The sharing  A study found, to no...

Tennessee couples who own their homes and who decide to get a divorce know that they will have to choose what to do with their home among all of the other decisions they will have to make as they figure out how to separate their joint lives. It is a common practice...

People struggle with sleeping properly for many reasons, from health issues to problems that are present in the workplace. However, in some instances, a sleep disorder may be brought on by the divorce process, especially when someone is worried about the potential...

Fathers who are not married to their children's mother still have custody and visitation rights and the responsibility to provide support. However, you must establish legal paternity and remain in your child's life to take advantage of your parental rights.  Learn how...

Problems with compatibility may lead to divorce, in which case both parties accept responsibility for what occurred but are usually able to maintain a positive post-divorce relationship. In other cases, one spouse may have behaved in a toxic way, and may sill behave...

Caring for your children after divorce comes down to patience, love and a proper parenting plan. In Tennessee, the courts require one of these documents before signing a final divorce decree. The attorneys here at Ken Lawson Law understand the toll a divorce can take....

It is no big secret that divorce is a difficult process, not only for the adults going through it but for the kids, as well. Thousands of children in Tennessee are going through divorces right now, and each one is going to take away their own experience from it. If...

While it is becoming more socially accepted for single dads to be the main custodial parent in Tennessee, statistically if you are the father, it is more likely that you are in the non-custodial parent. Unfortunately, there are many negative stereotypes that rotate...

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...

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...