Knoxville Family Law Blog
Making supervised visitation work for you
No parent ever wants to be awarded only supervised visitation with their children. But supervised visitation is unfortunately a reality for some divorced or unmarried parents. Sometimes, they have had a role in why they were awarded only supervised visitation. This...
Getting protection from an abusive partner in Tennessee
When you experience verbal or physical abuse at the hands of your spouse, you may worry about what he or she will do after a separation. With an order of protection, he or she must stay a certain distance from you or risk legal action. Take these steps to ask...
The divorce rate has begun to decline
When you look at divorce rates and statistics for every year, you can find some common trends. This can help you understand when and why divorce tends to happen. One trend is that August usually sees the biggest spike in divorce rates, rivaled only by a short period...
Legal and physical custody are very different
When discussing custody of your child during a divorce, make sure you know exactly what it is you’re agreeing to. Contrary to popular opinion, all custody is not the same. There are actually two different types to consider: Physical and legal custody. The names...
What types of alimony are available in a Tennessee divorce?
One of the biggest concerns people can have during a divorce is how they will make ends meet as a single person. This is especially concerning when one spouse does not have a steady career or a regular income. As you might expect, alimony or spousal support is one way...
Reduce the psychological impact your divorce has on kids
Parents who are in a difficult marriage might wonder whether their children will fare better if they stay married or if they divorce. While there isn’t any easy answer to this, it is possible that you can help your children adjust to the new way of life if your...
Your in-laws and your divorce: What you need to consider
A lot of married people develop warm, loving relationships with their in-laws. When the marriage ends, however, that relationship can become painfully strained. Does divorcing your spouse mean you also have to divorce your in-laws? Absolutely not. Here are some tips...
Building a healthy relationship with an expectant mother
If you want to adopt a child, you are among many potential parents in the U.S. who consider and follow through with this legal process every year. According to the Adoption Network, parents adopt approximately 135,000 children in the U.S. on an annual basis. If you...
What is a default divorce?
Typically, a divorce happens after one spouse files the paperwork and serves it to the other spouse. That person then responds to the filing, and the two enter into divorce negotiations or divorce litigation. In the end, the court either makes a decision or signs off...
Feeling unwell? Consider a virtual visitation date
There are times when parents and their children feel a little under the weather. In some cases, a parent may not be fit to care for their child due to an illness, like the flu or a flare of a chronic condition. In those cases, it’s a good idea to have plans set up to...
