One of the most upsetting aspects of living with an abusive spouse or partner is the harm that could come to your children. As much as you may want to shield your children from the very bad things your partner is doing, it is important that they are able to protect...
Top questions about CPS investigations reviewed
CPS, or Child Protective Services, goes by many names in the various cities and states in which these entities operate, but their general operational goal is to investigate incidents of child abuse and to remove children from dangerous situations. Unfortunately, if a...
What is an order of protection?
If you have ever been concerned for your safety against a spouse or partner in Tennessee, you know a type of fear that is unique and should never be experienced. It is important for you to remember that you are not alone and many other people have experienced domestic...
How are the best interests of a child determined?
Like any other Knoxville parent, you surely want the best for your kid. But how is something like that even determined? How can you be sure that your child is getting the best they can possibly get and going down a road that will allow them to flourish, even after...
Basics of stepparent adoptions
If you are a Texas resident who is interested in adopting your stepchild or who has a spouse that would like to adopt your biological child, you will want to carefully assess your options and the situation. Certainly the desire for a stepparent to adopt a stepchild...
Strategies to make it through the adoption process
Adopting a child can be one of the most joyous and fulfilling experiences of your life. It can also be overwhelming, impossibly complicated, extremely time-consuming, and downright scary. You will be subjected to a home study, an intense background check and...
What is a civil annulment?
A lot of people who want to dissolve their marriage think that there's only one option: divorce. While this is by far the most common means to split, there is also the possibility of getting an annulment. Both annulments and divorces do the same thing, but...
Know your parental rights before filing for your child’s custody
Getting together with your significant other and starting a family are some of the fondest memories for many people. Unfortunately, sometimes these memories do not end up being the continuous source of joy we thought they would be. Children make the decision to part...
Alimony: how to keep proper records
Whether you're the one paying or receiving alimony, you'll want to make sure you keep careful records. There are a few good reasons to do so. For the person paying alimony, the total of the payments is tax-deductible at the end of the year. For the person...
