If you live in Tennessee and have made the decision to separate from your spouse, you may be considering your options and trying to determine whether mediation may make sense for you. Rather than each spouse having his or her own attorney working on their behalf,...
What is a subsidized permanent guardianship?
While the Tennessee court processes can be long and the qualifications particular, adding another child to your family can bring an immense amount of joy that makes the effort worth the reward. Some situations are typical, with parents seeking to adopt or foster a...
Determining if sole custody is right for you
Parents in Knoxville who have divorced are then left with the decision of how to raise their child. Joint custody is an option that many people take, but sole custody could also be something to look into. FindLaw has a number of benefits that sole custody can offer....
What is the difference between marital and separate property?
If you have filed for divorce in Tennessee, you likely have a number of issues to negotiate when creating a divorce settlement. One of most difficult tasks to accomplish may be division of property. It may be hard for some people to part with property, assets and...
Can I change my child custody order?
While you may have hoped that all negotiations and discussions would be completed in the courtroom when the judge declared your divorce final, the truth is that situations can change and issues can arise that may require you to adjust your Tennessee child custody...
Parents are favored over grandparents in some family law cases
The relationship between grandparents and grandchildren can be a beautiful thing. When the bond between parents of the child and the grandparents sour, the relationship between grandparents and grandchildren might suffer. The benefits of this relationship are...
