When creating a premarital agreement, it's important that you know exactly what you are doing. Any mistake, no matter how big or small, could make your agreement invalid in the future (should you divorce). With all this in mind, you need to become familiar with the...
It doesn't matter if you are receiving child support or making a monthly payment, it's important to understand what this covers. Although every couple faces unique circumstances, there are a few basic items that child support is typically used for: -- Food, clothing...
Are you interested in adopting a child? Do you have reason to believe that you are qualified to take on this huge responsibility? If so, it's time to learn more about the process. There are many steps to take along the way. As you move forward, you will realize that...
As you move forward with divorce, there are many details that can cause stress and frustration. While child custody matters always move to the forefront, you don't want to overlook the importance of the division of assets (and debts). Many people get caught up during...
Thanks to a recent decision by the Tennessee Supreme Court, divorced parents may find it easier to move out of state with a child (or children), even if the other parent objects to the move. This decision applies to situations in which one parent has been granted more...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
