Two Tennessee Republican lawmakers believe that it's important for the state to define what it means to be a husband, wife, mother and father. With this in mind, they have filed a bill to help establish legal clarity in regards to biology, with the idea that this will...
There are many forms of adoption, with each one coming with a variety of challenges and unique circumstances. However, there is one form that is more common than the rest: a stepparent adopting a stepchild. When this happens, the stepparent agrees to become the legal...
When you consider adopting your step-child or relative, you have your reasons to do so. You come to the table with a very personal story, often a tragedy, and sometimes a romance. Whatever your story, by adopting your partner's child, your sister's child, or even your...
As you move forward with the divorce process, it goes without saying that you'll want to learn more about property division and what to expect in the months to come. Even if you expect your former spouse to act in a fair and responsible manner, this is not always the...
The Tennessee Supreme Court has made the big decision to adopt new forms and instructions to be used in the event of uncontested divorces involving individuals with minor children. Through the implementation of these plain-language forms, the court hopes that divorce...
