Family Law Focused On The Well-Being Of Your Children
Pets are a bona fide members of any family, and these days, the views of people have shifted to accommodate these furry companions as actual members of the family in cases of divorce. After all, many pet parents are just as loathe to part with their animal companions...
If you are preparing to get a divorce and you have kids, you likely need to carefully review a number of legal topics, such as child custody and child support. If you have to pay child support, it is vital to ensure that you stay current, especially since becoming...
Separation of the marital property between you and your spouse may feel complicated, especially if neither of you agrees on the best way to do so. In the face of that disagreement, Tennessee courts aim to divide everything equitably once they consider all the factors....
As an older couple, you might hesitate when the notion of divorce begins to surface. But these days, more and more people aged 50 and over have decided to get a divorce and find a new lease on life. Still, as someone older than most divorcing peers, you have some...
People often talk about reasons for divorce, a conversation that is dominated by things like infidelity, abuse, financial concerns and getting married too young. They point out that divorce can happen for many reasons and that it’s different for all couples. All of...
When you and your spouse first visited the Smoky Mountains near Gatlinburg, you knew you would return many times. Buying a vacation home allowed you to achieve that dream. Now that your marriage is heading for an inevitable divorce, you may wonder about the future of...
“Divorce day,” or the first working Monday of January, sees an annual surge of unhappily married couples heading their separate ways -- and winding up at family law attorneys’ offices. Why is January a big time for divorces? There’s no one reason behind the social...
You do not have any children, but you and your spouse have always thought of your dog as part of the family. The dog is not just a pet; it’s more like a child in its own right. Now you’re getting divorced, and you’ve realized how complicated it can get. You don’t...
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...
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...