Family Law Focused On The Well-Being Of Your Children
Adopting in Tennessee is not an easy legal process. Many new parents face additional challenges, such as whether to inform their new children about their adoption. A study published in The Atlantic magazine suggests that disclosing an adoptee status after the age of...
The home study is one of the most significant aspects of the adoption process in Tennessee. Over the span of about three to six months, on average, a social worker will meet with you (and your partner, if applicable), sometimes at his or her office and at least once...
For many people living in Tennessee, a last will and testament is a way to ensure that their estate is properly distributed among their loved ones after passing. However, sometimes the way a will is drafted can make things more difficult for heirs and beneficiaries....
Many couples who get divorced today are also the children of divorce who fear what the end of their marriage may mean for their children. Back when your parents went through the process, it was a time when divorce was a newer concept. Divorce laws in Tennessee were...
When appealing a decision made by the court to award child custody after a divorce, you may be wondering whether to file your motion with the juvenile court or with the Tennessee Circuit Court. While the law states that the juvenile court has exclusive original...
When getting a divorce in Tennessee, you may have the option to receive spousal support. You may know this type of payment as alimony. The idea behind spousal support is to help provide you with a standard of living such as that you had during the marriage. This...
Divorce in Tennessee is very hard on children. It is a huge change in their lives that is completely out of their control. The idea of having parents in two different households can be a lot for a child to understand and deal with regardless of his or her age....
As you assemble your estate plan, have you selected a guardian to take care of your minor children growing up in Tennessee? Should the worst happen and you pass before fully raising your kids, someone needs to step in to fill your shoes. U.S. News & World Report...
Tennessee residents may not always be aware that some cities have enforceable codes limiting the number of pets you can own, and violating the law may land you a fine. At Law Office of Meghan A. Bodie, we assist in planning for the division of property and animals...
An impending divorce on top of a recent personal injury can add greater stress to your life that you do not need. If you have secured a Tennessee court settlement for your injury, you might fear your divorce will wipe away much of that settlement. However, personal...