It’s not uncommon for divorcing parents with teens to believe that their break-up will have little effect on them. Their teen may be at a stage where they act like their parents are just an annoyance. However, if you’re sharing custody, it’s crucial to work out a...
Family Law
Is there a waiting period to get a divorce in Tennessee?
Filing for divorce is a decision you don’t come to lightly. You may have lost sleep and agonized about the decision. If you decide to file for divorce, you may want the entire process to go as quickly as possible. However, before trying to push things through, there...
2 signs your spouse could be hiding marital assets
While some couples who decide to end their marriage will act maturely and agree on pretty much every term, others tend to treat each other unfairly. This is especially true when the divorce is acrimonious and one spouse feels they deserve more property. It is not...
What determines the custody order in a Tennessee divorce?
The idea that someone other than you will have control over your relationship with your children is so frightening that it traps many people in unhappy relationships. Many parents in Tennessee worry about what divorce would mean for their relationship with their...
Social Security spousal benefits and divorce
If you’re nearing retirement age as you divorce, your financial situation as you go back to being a single person is likely one of your primary concerns. You’ll be counting in part on Social Security retirement benefits to provide at least some of your income as you...
Understanding the financial implications of divorce
Filing for divorce is a big decision. If you decide to do this, there are many factors to consider. While your focus may be on the present and ending a marriage that no longer works for you, it’s important to keep financial issues in mind. This will help you avoid...
Why co-parents need to talk about babysitters
When parents divorce, one of the questions they often have to work out is, “Who gets the babysitter?” Child care professionals typically recommend that if it’s feasible, they keep their current babysitter and ask them to care for their child in both homes. This means...
Tell-tale signs your marriage is headed toward divorce
When you get married, there’s a good chance you aren’t thinking about the day when your marriage will end. Unfortunately, millions of couples divorce each year. Are you worried that your marriage is headed in this direction? If so, it’s a good idea to learn what your...
Is your prenup invalid?
A prenuptial agreement offers a great way to protect yourself and your future spouse when you are getting married. Most people use these with good intentions. While this is true, there are things that you may do during your marriage or even during your divorce that...
Important paperwork that you’ll need for your divorce
Despite your best efforts, the relationship between you and your former spouse just wasn’t meant to be. Divorce was your only feasible option, and the proceedings are about to commence. Is there anything that you can do to prepare? During proceedings, you and your...