When your marriage has fallen apart, it’s only natural to want to put some distance between you and your spouse – but fathers need to consider every move they make very carefully. Surprising things can have a great deal of impact on family court decisions, especially...
Moving away from your children isn’t ever easy, but it’s sometimes where life takes you after a divorce. It’s possible to still remain an active parent in your child’s life even if you’re not physically in the same area. It’s critical for you to have a plan to parent...
If you co-parent with your ex, you have to be able to communicate freely about the children, but this might not always be easy. Effective communication puts your child’s needs first so they can have the stability they need to thrive despite the split. While there’s no...
When a couple decides to get divorced, money may be one of the top reasons for the end of the marriage. Many divorces come from financial stress, and this is one of the reasons that couples are more likely to get divorced after job loss. But it is not just a lack of...
Child support is a financial obligation that ensures both parents contribute to the financial well-being of their child post-divorce or separation. In Tennessee, it is possible to request modifications to an existing child support order, provided there are sufficient...
During the divorce process, the question that lingers in every parent’s mind is how their children will cope with the divorce. When an ex-spouse is toxic, this concern becomes even more pressing. Co-parenting with a toxic ex-spouse can be incredibly difficult and...
If you get divorced, one potential child custody option to consider is known as birdnesting. Under this plan, you and your ex will take turns living with the children, but those children will always live in the same family home. They don’t have to move, but the child...
Trying to share custody in Tennessee generally means that parents have to split time with their children. They also generally need to work with one another to agree on important parenting matters. A custody order approved by the courts establishes their obligations to...
When it comes to marital relationships, divorce is often perceived as the flip side of happiness and marital bliss. Yet, paradoxically, many couples who once stood at the altar pledging eternal love and commitment find themselves walking down the path of separation....
If you need to create custody arrangements for your minor children and you and your ex do not get alone, it’s worth learning more about parallel parenting. The term refers to sharing parenting in a way that is somewhat different from co-parenting – which is what most...