If you recently divorced and have the uncomfortable feeling that your former spouse is attempting to alienate your children from you, you may be right. Psychology Today reports that while parental alienation can begin shortly after a child’s birth if the alienating...
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The future your family deserves
Divorce is a time when you part ways. The status quo is no longer acceptable. However, it is not truly an end in most cases — your family continues on after divorce. You deserve the best possible continuation, and so do your children. Children need fathers You know...
What are the financial risks of a gray divorce?
Instances of divorce after 50 are increasing in the United States. AARP reports that the divorce rate for older couples doubled in the past 27 years, particularly for people in the mid-50s to early 60s. While there are many facets to gray divorce, you may find the...
3 tips for helping adult children deal with your gray divorce
Gray divorce, where spouses over the age of 50 end their marriages, is becoming more common. In fact, the number of gray divorces in the U.S. has doubled in the last 30 years. Still, if you and your spouse have adult children, the end of your marriage may be hard for...
What do you know about joint custody financial considerations?
While you and your ex-spouse put the last touches on your parenting plan for joint custody of your shared children, you feel you covered all bases. Did you account for the financial aspects of having joint custody? Kiplinger offers ideas to think about. Take steps to...
Can you move out of state with your child after your divorce?
After your divorce, you must obtain court permission to relocate with your minor child anywhere greater than 50 miles from your present location or out of state if your child’s other parent objects to your move. Section 36-6-108 of the Tennessee Code sets forth the...
Going to court for grandparent visitation rights
When Tennessee couples split, it affects the entire family, and grandparents often become estranged from their grandkids. This is frequently the case when one parent has sole custody. You may have to go to court for visitation rights to keep your existing relationship...
How can I protect my retirement during a gray divorce?
Gray divorce affects older couples, many of whom have been married for decades. While divorce rates have generally been on the decline, they have been on the rise for couples aged 50 and older, according to Kiplinger. Going into your retirement years with a vastly...
Property division considerations when divorcing in Tennessee
Planning to divorce brings questions about what will happen to your marital assets and debts. This may be especially true for couples whose marriages lasted decades. If you have separated from your spouse in Tennessee, learn how the state divides shared property in a...
Is there a right way to tell your child about divorce?
Tennessee residents like you want the best for your child no matter what your situation is. Even in the midst of a divorce, you want to prioritize their well-being and safety. One of the best ways to ensure this is to start off on a solid foot. You can do this by...