Tennessee and Mississippi Family Legal Blog
Is your child suffering from parental alienation syndrome?
Tennessee parents cannot always let things go after a divorce. This is especially true if you must share custody of your children. In some cases, a vindictive parent may attempt to sew discord between you and your child. This is parental alienation. If your child is a...
The affect of cohabitation on alimony
If you were the primary income earner in your marital home in Tennessee, then if and when you divorce, you may not have an issue helping to support your ex-spouse financially as they transition into their post-divorce life. What you do not want, however, is for them...
You can take control of your divorce through mediation
If you are a Tennessee resident facing divorce, you may have resigned yourself to the rules that lead to stressful, expensive and lengthy litigation in this state. However, if you and your spouse seek more control over the divorce process, mediation is an option you...
Specific challenges of gray divorce
Gray divorce is not a different kind of proceeding. It is just a name given when couples split after the age of 50. More than any other age demographic, according to MarketWatch, the rate of divorce is increasing in this age group. When you and your spouse divorce...
Custodial parents can request a new child support order
As circumstances change, a custodial parent may realize that the current child support order is no longer sufficient. Parents can request a modification if they think they need more financial support from the noncustodial parent. Custodial parents may need a new child...
How a joint custody presumption could help same-sex couples
In 2019, state legislators in Tennessee introduced a bill that would create a rebuttable presumption that joint custody is in a child's interest when making arrangements during a divorce. According to the state General Assembly, the bill failed due to withdrawal in...
Why are older adults seeking divorce at higher rates?
In the United States, older couples are divorcing at a higher rate than younger couples. According to Forbes, this may be due to a disappearing stigma around divorce. It is much more socially acceptable to divorce for several different reasons. When marriages reach a...
How your former spouse moving in with someone new affects custody
You may wonder how your former spouse moving in with someone new affects child custody as moving to a new place is a very common cause of custody changes. The other parent introducing a new person and new environment to your child might concern you. If the timing of...
How accurate is DNA testing?
To secure rights to your child, you may need to undergo genetic testing. The court uses this DNA test as proof of your genetic connection to the child. You may wonder, though, if these tests are accurate or if there is a potential for a false positive or negative. ...
The most common and outlandish reasons for divorce
The decision to seek a divorce, whether the couple is from Tennessee or Mississippi or some other state, comes about for many reasons. High-profile cases or those in the movies often revolve around infidelity and other salacious acts. In reality, a divorce stems from...
