Divorce among couples aged 50 and over is becoming increasingly popular. According to the Pew Research Center, the divorce rate for these couples has increased 109 percent in the last 25 years. The reasons for these "gray divorces" are varied. For one thing, people...
Year: 2017
The finer details of sole custody
As you go through the divorce process, you may have some questions about child custody. For example, you may be familiar with the term "sole custody." Even so, there is more to this than meets the eye. In short, a parent with sole custody of a child has exclusive...
Social media, divorce and the impact
In today's day and age, it's easier than ever to track a person's digital paper trail. This is often associated with social media use, such as Twitter and Facebook. For married couples, access to this type of information often leads to trouble. For example, one person...
How is the amount of child support calculated in Tennessee?
Do you live in the state of Tennessee? Do you have reason to believe that you are entitled to receive child support? Do you have reason to believe that you will have to pay child support in the future? States use one of three models to calculate the base amount of...
Tips for successful co-parenting
The divorce process is likely to be an overwhelming experience and a difficult time for both spouses. In case the process is not handled properly, children may be caught in the middle of the divorce and end up bearing the brunt. Sometimes, kids may be affected even...
Things you can do to spot an adoption scam
If you decide to adopt a child, it goes without saying that you are ready to move through a detailed and comprehensive process to ensure the wellbeing of all parties. Unfortunately, adoption scams are just as common today as they were in the past. Here are several...
Protect your startup from the pitfalls of divorce
Are you involved with a business startup? Are you excited about what the future will bring? If you find yourself in this position, it's hard to think about anything but growing your business. Unfortunately, this could lead you down the wrong path should something bad...
Retirement plan assets and divorce
There is a lot to think about as you go through the divorce process. In addition to your personal feelings, this is sure to impact your finances in a number of ways. Many people focus so much time and effort on their home, cars and bank accounts that they overlook one...
How to enforce a child support order
When it comes to matters of child support, it's only natural to have a lot on your mind. For example, you may be the person who is set to receive child support. Or maybe you're on the other side of the equation and responsible for making a child support payment every...
Republican lawmakers want to define mother, father, husband, wife
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...