Law Office of Meghan A. Bodie
The attorney at Law Office of Meghan A. Bodie is passionate about resolving family law issues efficiently and ethically.
When going through a divorce, most couples will worry about their finances more than anything else. Because of that, rumors often swirl around regarding how finances can impact divorce, especially in terms of the level of anger or vitriol in arguments. But how true...
Over the years, numerous studies have come out with information about joint custody and its benefits. These benefits primarily focus on children, but parents have some to gain, too. Studies show joint custody helps children A study by the National Library of Medicine...
Amidst your golden years and retirement, you might suddenly find yourself serving as your grandchildren’s physical or legal custodian. If their parents died or cannot overcome their circumstances and move back home with the children, you likely wonder whether adoption...
When you and your Tennessee husband or wife part ways, you need to figure out how to handle the home you once shared together. If neither you nor your former partner wants to remain in the family home after your split, you may decide to place it on the market. That...
When planning an estate, it is important to understand the true function of an executor. This better helps you select a good person for the role. But what do executors actually do? They are crucial to an estate plan, but in what way? Leadership duties of executors...
If you are planning to draft your will, you may also be thinking about the benefits of other estate planning documents, such as powers of attorney. Financial and medical powers of attorney (POAs) will help immeasurably if you should become disabled. Here is what these...
The more marital assets you have, the more overwhelming the prospect of property division will seem as you approach divorce. However, with sufficient preparation, you can face property division with greater confidence. To that end, here are five tips to help you...
Tennessee family court recognizes that a child's best interests and a parent's situation may change over time. For that reason, either parent can request a modification of a custody or support agreement as long as they can prove their request is necessary according to...
When you make the decision to adopt a child in Tennessee, you may find that the entire family takes some time to adjust to your new familial situation. While adoption may prove tremendously rewarding, it may also prove challenging, particularly at the beginning....
During your marriage, you and your husband or wife have worked together to tackle child-related matters. Even though you have decided to divorce your spouse, you see the benefits of sharing custody of your son or daughter. Still, during your non-parenting time, you...
