Family Law Focused On The Well-Being Of Your Children
It's a scenario no parent in Knoxville ever wants to consider, but it's one that happens anyway. At the Law Office of Meghan A. Bodie, we work to bring you information about what you can do if the terrifying possibility of a custody-related child kidnapping occurs....
As many Knoxville couples going through divorce already know, the road to a split can be rocky and rough. This is why, at the Law Office of Meghan A. Bodie, we strive to provide you with as much information as possible upfront so you can prepare yourself for the...
As of the start of 2017, the state of Alabama no longer allows common law marriages. According to WVTM-13, this law, signed by Gov. Robert Bentley last year, does not dissolve any common law marriages, but it does require unmarried Alabama couples to get a marriage...
A new controversial bill was passed by the Tennessee Senate recently. U.S. News reports that the bill, which would require state law to be interpreted in the “natural and ordinary meaning,” was passed with a 23 to 6 vote in the state senate on April 27, 2017. A...
The decision to bring a new child into your home through adoptions is a very serious one. When you adopt a child, you are agreeing to raise and support him or her just as you would your own biological son or daughter. One of the decisions that you will have to make is...
Do you have a child to care for post-divorce? Are you wondering how to raise your child when separated from their other parent? Many divorced couples in Knoxville face this problem. Co-parenting can be difficult in many situations, especially if the divorce didn't...
As a parent in Knoxville who is dealing with a child custody battle, negotiation may be the last thing on your mind. However, at the Law Office of Meghan A. Bodie, information will be provided regarding the importance of negotiation which may give you more to think...
Many Tennessee residents these days find themselves faced with the possibility of splitting retirement account assets when getting divorced. Even though such accounts are held in one spouse's name only, Forbes reminds people that these assets are very commonly...
Single men or women in Knoxville may not have any desire to get married, but they may still wish to raise a child. While single-parent adoption is in fact an option that is available for single parents to consider, there are a number of other facets that the...
One of the questions that comes up when you decide to adopt a child is what type of adoption you will consider. Some birth parents will only work with adoptive parents who want to be part of an open adoption. These adoptions are becoming more common than they were in...