You may mistakenly think you will split marital property equally when you divorce. While it happens in some jurisdictions, things are much different in Tennessee. You will split these assets equitably unless you have a valid and legally binding agreement like a...
For the most part, fathers in Tennessee largely have the same rights as mothers do. They have a right to spend time with their children and to have a say in key matters about their upbringing, including their health care and their education. Yet, when the relationship...
Divorce involves several changes beyond separating from a spouse. You will also have to deal with dividing assets, deciding child custody arrangements and the emotional toll of the situation. It's no wonder that the process can often be stressful, contentious and...
Divorce is often emotionally charged and stressful, and it can be even more difficult if one spouse is hiding assets. Unfortunately, some people try to conceal their assets to avoid having to divide them during a divorce settlement. If you suspect your spouse is...
Whether you've got a newborn on the way or have an older child, establishing paternity is important — not just for legal reasons but also emotionally. Not only does it provide a sense of security and stability for the child, but it also benefits the father by allowing...
There was a time when divorce was largely frowned upon and viewed as a last resort and adversarial process. While there are certainly still contentious divorces and stigma, this is starting to shift. Spouses are realizing that they no longer have to stay in an unhappy...
Research concerning how children respond to divorce is clear about the importance of keeping both parents in a child's life, if both parents are fit. Despite how important it is for a child to have positive relationships with both parents, sometimes a Tennessee...
To a large degree, divorce usually consists of two different processes: child custody and asset division. The financial assets and tangible possessions that the couple owns will be divided between the two of them, and custody time with children will usually be split,...
Divorce, even under the best of circumstances, is stressful. Divorce is particularly stressful when the couple cannot agree on sticky issues like property division, child custody and parenting time and child and spousal support. Add to these the legal cost associated...
Traditional gender roles designated fathers as the breadwinners and mothers as the primary caregivers. However, society has since evolved and there are currently no gender-specific roles that strictly apply in the modern world. Still, you may be worried as a father...
