Divorce is always difficult, but going through one as a victim of domestic violence can be even more daunting, especially with children involved. In Tennessee alone close to 70,000 domestic violence cases are reported each year. These cases usually require protective...
Do stepparents retain any rights after a Tennessee divorce?
The blended family is far from an irregular sight in modern society. According to the U.S. Census Bureau as related by The Stepfamily Foundation, over half of the nation's families involve remarriage or after-first-marriage couples. After living together for...
How does mediation benefit your family?
These days, more parents are looking into alternative forms of divorce. Rather than heading to litigation and a court case, some look toward mediation instead. Mediation not only benefits the parents going through the divorce, but it can also benefit the children,...
Grandparents’ visitation rights: What you need to know
When family dynamics change, such as during divorce or separation, grandparents may wonder about their visitation rights and how to spend time with their grandchildren. While visitation rights for grandparents vary across jurisdictions, understanding the general...
3 ways for blended families to come together better
People often remarry after divorce, and sometimes that involves bringing children from one marriage into a new marriage. Sometimes that means bringing children from two previous marriages together. Divorce involving children becomes more complicated and that goes the...
3 FAQs about child custody and relocating
After settling the divorce and making custody arrangements, your forge ahead on your new life. If your future means relocating, it may become a complex situation. 1. What do the courts consider relocation? According to Tennessee child custody law, you can move within...
2 ways to help kids adjust to a new adopted sibling
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....
Do child support payments end when a child turns 18?
If you are the parent of a teen and you owe child support or receive support from the other party, you might have a number of questions. For example, you could have questions about when child support obligations end. Many people believe that child support...
Can a grandparent get visitation rights?
In general, the law recognizes that parents hold the ultimate rights to their children. Even so, many states do provide grandparents' rights, and Tennessee is one of those states. According to Tennessee General Assembly, the court can give grandparents some rights,...
How quickly should you tell your child about the divorce?
Many parents ask the same sort of questions when going through the divorce process. This includes a classic question: when should you tell your child about the divorce? After all, you cannot keep it a secret forever. While experts do not see eye to eye on everything,...
