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...
Deciding to divorce in a Tennessee court is obviously a serious issue. If you have children, their best interests are undoubtedly your main priority. You and your spouse hopefully still get along well enough that you can expect to achieve an amicable co-parenting...
If adopting in Tennessee is your goal, then you should know the requirements and how they affect your situation. Tennessee requires that adoptive and foster parents are at least 21 years of age. If you meet that requirement, then you can start your application. Once...
A divorce doesn't mean that the adults are going to stop parenting the children they have together. Instead, they are going to need to continue working as a team to parent the children after the divorce. The courts will help create a child custody arrangement that...
There is not secret that many parents don't want to create a parenting plan with visitation because they don't want to give up any time with their children. The stark reality is that there is not a choice. If two people are involved in a divorce and both have parental...
If you own a home with your spouse but he or she "disappears" following problems in a relationship, you may find it's difficult to sell your home. The problem is that you'll need his or her permission if you co-own the property, which is nearly impossible to get if...
When Tennessee parents divorce, one of their main concerns is the well-being and continued security of their children. In some cases, it may be possible to secure a reasonable, fair and workable child custody order without ever stepping foot inside a courtroom. If you...
Child custody is an important topic among parents who are splitting up or divorcing. Whether you're married or not, your child's care depends on the plan you create. It is always vital that you do what is in the best interests of your child at all times. The majority...
Growing your family may be a goal you've had for many years, and now, you want to see it come to fruition. In Tennessee, you can adopt through an adoption agency or attorney. There are a few basic things to know about adoption within the state. First, if you wish to...
Child support is an important part of a child's life as well as an important financial support for parents who are the primary caretakers of their children. Child support is there to boost the child's access to funds for schooling, medical care and other needs as well...
