Whether through marriage, adoption, birth or all of the above, we at know there are many ways to create a family in Tennessee. If your spouse already has children from a previous relationship, you can adopt these children as your own via...
For many couples in Tennessee who might be struggling in their marriages, the time between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day is often a time to put aside conversations of getting divorced. It is common to choose to table these things until after the holidays in part to...
As families, we often come together to help each other out in bad situations. One time when family can be especially helpful is when a parent cannot take care of his or her child. This could happen for a variety of reasons, but if it happens in your family, you may be...
When you and your spouse are divorced in Tennessee, you may sometimes realize that your custody arrangement is not working as well as you thought it would. In this situation, you can usually request a custody modification. There are many reasons you might decide to...
As more adults and kids alike regularly immerse themselves in the web, the assets they purchase and store there have become as real and valuable as physical items — if not more. In a divorce, dividing digital assets such as video games, music, movies, online...
One thing that can be very important for parents who have split up is having a fair child support arrangement. Sometimes, after a child support order is initially set, circumstance changes occur that make a parent feel like the order is no longer fair. For example, a...
For many, the decision to divorce proves extremely difficult for Tennessee couples. Terminating a marriage can bring many emotions, but stress heightens when a judge begins to determine which spouse will receive specific assets and which assets will require division....
If you have been in a marriage for several years or longer, one thing that you may be concerned about is what will happen if you divorce and do not have a second income. Depending on the situation in your marriage, you may or may not have worked. If you are someone...
Child support can be an important part of a child's life. Even if the custodial parent has enough money to support themselves and their children, child support can't go unpaid. Child support is more than just a small token of support from one parent to a child. It's...
Property division cases can sometimes be complicated and frustrating, but it pays to be professional and to focus on your needs instead of just your wants. When you have to decide on how to divide your property, the first thing you should consider is what you actually...
