If you live in the state of Tennessee and are going through a divorce, you may need to learn more about child support laws. This holds true no matter if you think you'll receive or be required to make monthly payments. Many people are unaware of the fact that child...
Year: 2018
Key factors of successful co-parenting after divorce
If you're a parent who recently obtained or is planning to file for a divorce in Tennessee, one of your main priorities is likely helping your children cope with the situation. Divorce impacts children's lives; there is no doubt. However, if you and your former spouse...
How will credit card debt impact your divorce?
Once you decide to divorce your spouse, you'll soon realize the importance of focusing some of your time on property division. While doing so, it's also a good idea to learn more about any debt that you've accumulated during your marriage. There are many ways to...
Open and closed adoptions: Know the differences
Many years ago, almost every adoption was of the closed variety. This means there is no future contact between the child and the birthparents after the adoption process comes to an end. However, open adoptions are becoming more and more common today. If you're...
The impact of a divorce on retirement
As you close in on retirement age, it's only natural to think about everything the future will bring to your personal and financial situation. One thing you may not be planning for is divorce. If you face this life change alongside retirement, it goes without saying...
Divorce and your financial assets: Know your situation
When you decide that divorce is the best way to end your marriage, it's time to turn your attention to matters of property division. Along with this, you need to make a list of your financial assets, as these are sure to come into play during the divorce process....
What to do when it’s time to ask for a divorce
If the time comes to ask for a divorce, you can't take the easy way out. You need to face this head on, knowing that the conversation you have with your spouse will go a long way in putting you on the right track to completing the process in a timely and efficient...
What you can expect from a Tennessee court re child custody
If you are like many other Tennessee parents who are separating or divorcing, your primary concern is making the best decisions you can for your children. You and the other parent may no longer make good partners, but that does not mean that you aren't good parents....
How much child support will you receive?
Just because you are going through a divorce does not necessarily mean you will receive child support. Even if you have a child with your soon-to-be ex-spouse, this doesn't guarantee that you will receive child support payments in the future. While not always the...
Will you get the family house in your divorce?
When you decide to file for divorce, there should be no doubt in your mind that you will spend a good amount of time working through the property division process. While you can't expect to get everything you want, you should do whatever you can to obtain your fair...