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3 FAQs about child custody and relocating

On Behalf of Law Office of Meghan A. Bodie | Feb 9, 2023 | Family Law

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

On Behalf of Law Office of Meghan A. Bodie | Oct 10, 2022 | Adoption, Family Law

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?

On Behalf of Law Office of Meghan A. Bodie | Jun 7, 2022 | blog, Family Law

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?

On Behalf of Law Office of Meghan A. Bodie | Mar 25, 2022 | Family Law

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?

On Behalf of Law Office of Meghan A. Bodie | Feb 11, 2022 | blog, Family Law

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,...

How can you reduce conflict while co-parenting?

On Behalf of Law Office of Meghan A. Bodie | Jan 13, 2022 | Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law

As you decide the specifics of your child custody agreement, you may notice your talks with your ex-spouse tend to feel stressful. This tension can spill over into fights and arguments that take time and energy away from dealing with real issues. Learning how to deal...

Why a collaborative divorce may cost less than a traditional one

On Behalf of Law Office of Meghan A. Bodie | Dec 28, 2021 | blog, Family Law

Not every Tennessee marriage that ends in divorce does so because someone cheated or otherwise broke the trust of their one-time partner. Sometimes, marriage end simply because you and your former partner fall out of love. If your marriage is ending and the...

What should you know about pet custody?

On Behalf of Law Office of Meghan A. Bodie | Dec 16, 2021 | Divorce, Family Law

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...

Same-sex adoption in Tennessee: What you need to know

On Behalf of Law Office of Meghan A. Bodie | Oct 18, 2021 | Adoption, Family Law

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

On Behalf of Law Office of Meghan A. Bodie | Oct 1, 2021 | Family Law

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...

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