If you’re a divorcing father with a daughter, you may have people – even well-meaning people who are on your side – telling you that it’s better for your wife to get more parenting time with your child. You’re probably more likely to hear this if your daughter is in...
Getting a divorce is something that can be an extremely delicate and complex process to navigate. A single mistake or oversight can be enough to cost you dearly in matters such as custody agreements, asset division, and child support and alimony. One of the most...
As a parent, your number one priority is the welfare of your child. The best interests of the child are also at the heart of every custody decision that the family court makes. Generally, the court prefers both parents to remain involved in the child’s life, in as...
Your long-term relationship has come to an end. This is something that can be very difficult to come to terms with. Fortunately, the end of a relationship can also be viewed as a new beginning and both you and your spouse can come through the other side eventually....
More and more couples are shunning litigated divorce for mediation. And there is a good reason for this. Unlike litigation, mediation is less stressful, cost-effective and private. However, for divorce mediation to work, you must get it right. Here are three tips...
After a divorce in Tennessee, it may be many weeks or many months before your life starts to feel normal again. From the new living arrangement to the lower standard of living now that you only have your own income, it can take some time to adjust. You may need to...
It can sometimes be difficult to tell your children that you’re getting a divorce. You may know that they don’t want it to happen and that they value the stability that comes along with their parents being married. However, you may still understand that divorce is the...
Divorce can be very hard on families, especially when special occasions arise. One of the biggest celebrations that occur each year is your child’s birthday. This is something that your child looks forward to all year long. If you and your ex-spouse can work together,...
As a parent, when you think about divorce, you might envision a judge making all the decisions involving your children. While judges have the final say in legal matters affecting your kids, you are far from powerless. You might not know it, but family courts want and...
The decision to divorce a spouse is not an easy one. Life is bound to change drastically. However, divorce is the best way out in some situations, such as if your partner is abusive, adulterous or neglectful. When you finally decide that there is no going back, here...