During a child custody hearing in Tennessee, a judge will ask the parents questions to determine the best outcome for the child. While most judges would prefer to award joint custody to both parents, they might take a different approach if they hear convincing...
Even the friendliest divorces in Tennessee upset the lives of everyone one involved. The parents need to establish new routines while the kids need to get used to living with one parent at a time. Making this transition as smooth as possible will benefit the entire...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...