In Tennessee, families come in all shapes and sizes. While laws have traditionally centered around heterosexual family units, the 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges Supreme Court ruling granted legal recognition of same-sex marriages, too. As a result, there are many family...
Ease stress on the children when telling them about divorce
Going through a divorce is never easy, and if you have kids, the situation disrupts their lives as well. Divorce affects all children, no matter their ages. However, the effects are often less when the parents take the right approach to tell the kids about it. Take a...
Can cooperating with a co-parent help your child?
Going through a divorce is hard for both parents. But it is also hard for your child. As parents, you undoubtedly want to make things as easy as possible for them. But is there any way to accomplish this? Fortunately, there is. And some of the solutions are somewhat...
3 commonly believed fallacies about Tennessee adoption
Adoption is a choice that has the potential to permanently change lives. Whether the adoptees are foster children, relatives, stepchildren, the orphaned kids of friends or babies from overseas, the legal process of making them official family members has a major...
Coparenting considerations for the holiday season
Emotions often run high at the holidays, which can make coparenting challenges feel like a roadblock. Prevent conflict with your child's other parent by planning ahead for the holiday season. Thinking through these factors can help the custody schedule run smoothly...
Getting protection from an abusive partner in Tennessee
When you experience verbal or physical abuse at the hands of your spouse, you may worry about what he or she will do after a separation. With an order of protection, he or she must stay a certain distance from you or risk legal action. Take these steps to ask...
Excessive drinking and family law issues
When one's marriage ends, it is not uncommon for them to experience high levels of stress and other negative emotions. In order to work through these feelings, some people turn to alcohol, and we know how damaging this can be for multiple reasons. Not only does this...
How can I make child support payments?
Paying your child support should not be a difficult process. That is why Tennessee makes sure that you have a few different options for how to make your payments. Having choices can ensure that it is not a hardship just to make a payment. The Department of Human...
Growing number of grandfamilies in U.S.
Most people in Tennessee assume that once they have raised their children and become grandparents, the hard work is over, and they can enjoy the fun of spoiling their grandkids without having the responsibility of parenting them. While true for many families, the...
What rights does a noncustodial parent have in Tennessee?
As the noncustodial parent after a Tennessee divorce, you may have concerns that your ex-spouse will edge you out of your child’s life, and you will lose the close relationship that you and your child shared before. The Knoxville Bar Association explains that the...
