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...
There are times when you may want to take your ex back to court to change a settlement. Why would you want to? It may come down to mistakes or changes in circumstances, or it could be because of your ex hiding assets or information during the trial or settlement...
Mediation can be a very important part of a divorce proceeding. Do you feel you can reach a divorce agreement with your spouse, but things can sometimes get adversarial? Then working with a neutral, third-party mediator may be able to help. A mediator will guide the...
For military spouses who rely on full military benefits, losing coverage due to a divorce could mean huge financial and medical loss. Thankfully, there are provisions that may help keep you covered. If you and your military ex-spouse meet certain criteria, you may be...
As a stepparent who would like to adopt your stepchild, it can be a complicated situation. If the child's two biological parents don't agree, then there may be little you can do to help an adoption move forward. However, if you can show that the biological father or...
Tennessee is an equitable distribution state, which means that your marital assets will be divided equitably, not evenly, in the case that you choose to divorce. If you have put a great deal into your marriage, then this is good for you, because you can get more out...
When you're looking at a future filled with visitation and custody, you want to know that you're doing what's best for your child. It's not always what's most apparent that's truly what's best for your child's health and happiness, though. You might think it's your...
Getting a divorce in Tennessee is not the same as in other states, although the process itself is similar. Tennessee has its own laws and regulations that dictate when and if people can get a divorce in the state. If you're considering a divorce in Tennessee, know...
Parents who receive child support don't have any particular requirements to meet when it comes to spending child support. However, there is the overall guideline that parents should be using child support for the benefit of the child in some way. Not using child...
