Couples with disagreements about various divorce issues may choose mediation rather than litigation. Mediation gives former spouses an opportunity to negotiate with one another and find a way to compromise. Mediation can be a particularly valuable tool for those who...
When you divorce, you will need to come up with custody arrangements for your children. Many people understand that it’s better if they have both parents in their lives, but that isn’t always what’s in their best interests. For example, if there is a history of abuse...
The holidays can be a difficult time for newly divorced parents. Finding a way to co-parent with your ex-spouse to spend time with your kids can be difficult, but it is possible, and it is necessary. Fighting with your ex can be harmful for your kids, especially...
When you and your co-parent worked out your custody schedule, splitting the end-of-year holidays seemed fair. One of you has the kids for Thanksgiving and the other for Christmas. Or maybe you’re alternating years where one of you has them for both holidays. Now that...
If you and your partner are splitting up, you’re likely not on the best of terms. If you have a child together, you may be worried about access to your child after the relationship ends. For instance, maybe you believe your ex is willing to lie about abuse or domestic...
Having wealth or high-value assets can ensure that you have a secure financial future. At the same time, it can cause many problems when you are seeking a divorce in Tennessee. A unique aspect of divorcing with wealth is the deep fear it inspires in both spouses. Each...
Pursuing a divorce is a major decision that can have life-altering consequences. Factors such as the division of assets and debts, as well as child support and custody can be highly contentious. Even in a more amicable divorce, stress levels may become elevated. As a...
If you have gone through a divorce and had a difficult custody battle, one of the things you may be concerned about is parental kidnapping. Parents generally commit a child abduction in situations where they're angry or upset with their co-parent or disagree with the...
Tennessee has dozens of state laws that regulate the divorce process, some of which people don't know much about. There are a lot of myths about divorce, and it can be hard for people who haven't actually gone through one before to know what is true and what is just...
You and your ex are both from Tennessee. It’s where you grew up, where you met and where you got married. During that marriage, you never really talked about moving anywhere else. In any case, you got a divorce last year. You were granted visitation rights and...