Regardless of your age, getting a divorce may have a significant impact on your finances.. However, ending your Tennessee marriage later in life may present unique challenges because you don't have as much time to recover from the damage doing so might cause. You may...
Tennessee and Mississippi Family Legal Blog
Why are more older people getting divorced?
Unfortunately, divorce is extremely common in Tennessee and most other parts of the country. Divorce isn’t only something that affects young couples, either. Older couples also choose to divorce. This is sometimes called “gray divorce” and there are many factors that...
Common challenges of being a single father
Single fathers in Tennessee face many challenges and difficulties as they strive to be good parents. These are four common issues they face. Child support system difficulties Research shows that over 50% of parents who are supposed to pay child support fall below the...
A co-parenting schedule for summer vacation
Children and their parents usually look forward to summertime as a time to relax and go on vacation. However, planning for the summer might be more complicated when Tennessee divorced parents have a custody schedule to follow. While the regular parenting schedule...
Remaining in your child’s life as a single dad
Census data shows that more children live in single-parent households than ever before. Single fathers in Tennessee often feel forgotten and rejected because of custody rulings issued by a local court. However, there are plenty of ways for them to remain in the lives...
Filing for divorce in Tennessee can be complicated
Filing for divorce can be a bit more complicated in Tennessee than it is in most other states. Most states have a straightforward no-fault divorce process that allows a spouse to obtain a divorce by claiming that their marriage irreparably damaged. In these states,...
Preparing for the financial consequences of divorce
Divorced spouses in Tennessee are sometimes unprepared for the financial challenges they will face as they adjust to living on a single income. Going though a divorce can be expensive if negotiations are unproductive and the case goes to court, and attending to all of...
How gray divorce can be a financial drain in Tennessee?
Divorce can happen to Tennessee couples of all ages, regardless of how long they’ve been together. When an older couple gets divorced, it may be referred to as gray divorce. How common is gray divorce? Unsurprisingly, some couples grow apart in age. With divorce...
Co-parenting and nesting in Tennessee
Divorce can be rough on everyone involved, but your children might feel especially powerless if you don't take active steps to ensure they feel secure. Nesting is one technique that parents use to ensure that their children can maintain as many routines and an overall...
There are ways to make shared custody work
If you are in Tennessee and going through a divorce, shared custody might be a solution for your child custody arrangements. Shared custody can be challenging and complex, requiring both parents' cooperation. Here are some ways to make shared custody work. Life moves...