If you are considering fostering or adoption as a means of growing your family, it's important to know what's expected of you as you embark on this journey. In the state of Tennessee, there are many licensing requirements that you should become familiar with. By...
Year: 2017
Business ownership, divorce and preventative measures
Owning a business can be a great joy, as this gives you the opportunity to control your own destiny. When you go into business with your spouse, you hope that it doesn't put a strain on your personal relationship. Unfortunately, there are times when this happens....
Benefits associated with signing a social media prenup
Let's face it. While many people may be selective when it comes to what they post on social media, others have very few filters. For those in relationships where you and your spouse are truly each other's yin and yang, what your wife sees as being fit to to post on...
The good and the bad of an uncontested divorce
Not all couples want to fight out their divorces in front of a judge. If you can negotiate a settlement with your spouse to which you both agree, the state of Tennessee may allow you to file an uncontested divorce. Some may be wondering if going this route is really...
There are many child custody questions to address
When it comes to child custody, it is only natural to have some questions. Since you want to do what is best for you and your child, you need to answer all these questions as soon as possible. Here are some of the many things to focus on as your divorce moves forward:...
Child support and uninsured medical expenses
To go along with standard child support obligations, parents are also required to pay for any uninsured medical expenses. This is anything not covered by insurance, including but not limited to deductibles, co-pays and prescriptions. Depending on your state, the child...
How does the court calculate the amount of alimony to be paid?
As you make your way through a divorce, there could come a point when you begin to wonder if you're able to receive alimony from your ex-spouse. Conversely, you may believe that you will be required to make this type of payment in the future. It's important to...
What do you know about dividing a 401(k) in divorce?
Going through a divorce will change your life in many ways. As the process gets up and running, it won't be long before you're focusing a good amount of time on property division. While many couples focus primarily on assets such as the family home and vehicles, there...
How to bond with your daughter after a divorce
Just because you go through the divorce process does not mean you want to end the relationship with your child or children as well. Some fathers find it difficult to bond with their children after a divorce, especially if the other parent is making it a challenge to...
LIfe happens, and custody orders aren’t necessarily set in stone
Changes in life are sometimes inevitable and can come in various forms, minor and major alike. Some individuals may have less demanding circumstances and thus find it easier to adjust to change, while for others, the process could be significantly more involved....