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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
Are you interested in adopting a child from another country? Are you interested in bringing that child to live in the United States with you? If you answered yes to these questions, you must first be eligible to adopt as governed by United States law. The U.S....
A 4th Circuit Court judge in Tennessee has made several legislators unhappy and several others very happy. The judge issued the first ruling of its kind in Tennessee. A same-sex couple was seeking a divorce. One-half of the couple was granted the legal rights of a...
Recently, the Tennessee House of Representatives passed legislation to aid in the collection of past due child support payments from parents who are in prison. Sponsored by State Representative Dawn White (R-Murfreesboro), this legislation will go a long way in...
After your divorce is final, you hope that you never have to revisit this in the future. Unfortunately, you never know what will happen down the road. There are times when you may need to seek a divorce modification. Although this sounds like a challenge, and it can...
Military service members and their families face a host of challenges when it comes to family law issues. Due to the unique nature of this type of job, divorce, child custody and even dividing retirement savings can be a complex and often overwhelming process. There...
