Divorce can be a confusing situation for the children. The shift from having both parents under the same roof to a different living arrangement can take its toll on them mentally and emotionally. Therefore, it is necessary to ensure that the transition is smooth and...
Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution. It helps people who don't agree find a way to compromise and resolve an issue without going to court. Many people who have not been through mediation fail to understand the process and may even confuse aspects of...
There are numerous factors to settle during the divorce process. Assets will need to be divided, child custody and visitation allocated and arrangements regarding child and spousal support may need to be made. Once negotiations have finished and agreements have been...
Divorce has changed over time, and there is much less stigma around it than a few decades ago. Child custody has changed with it. Until 1997, Tennessee worked on the principle that children were better off living with their mothers and that fathers would get...
When their parents divorce, children can suffer from the effects. However, parents (and sometimes, the courts) can do much to mitigate any fall-out from the divorce so it least disrupts the kids’ lives. One of those ways is ensuring that the father remains fully...
One thing that fathers may think about during child custody discussions is how to split time over important holidays. For many men, having access to their children on Father’s Day is an absolute must, just as it would be a priority for women to have custody on...
Divorce can have countless implications on your personal life. You will have to adjust to life as a single person (and parent if you have children). On top of that, the divorce process generally involves settling several aspects of your financial life. Property and...
Suppose you have a custody agreement issued by the court that grants you visitation rights to spend time with your children. However, your spouse is not too pleased with that arrangement, probably owing to your differences, and they end up taking actions that prevent...
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...
