Tennessee and Mississippi Family Legal Blog
What happens if I cannot afford to pay child support?
When you and your spouse finalize your divorce, a child support agreement is typically determined based on several factors, including each person's income. However, there are times when circumstances change and you may reach a point where your child support payments...
Withdrawing from a 401(k) during a divorce
While a divorce is certainly a difficult process, it may bring with it a great deal of relief to many in Germantown. Yet even if one experiences relief at the dissolution of their marriage, they may also feel trepidation about their future. This is especially true for...
Base your parenting plan on the best interests of your child
In both Tennessee and Mississippi, the courts always prioritize the best interests of the child when it comes to the parents’ divorce and the need for a parenting plan. Each parenting plan is unique, but certain elements are common to all and help build a foundation...
How can you facilitate a positive visitation exchange?
Sharing custody of your children with your former spouse in Tennessee may present unique challenges. Regardless of the reasons that ultimately ended your relationship, chances are your ex is still an honorable and devoted parent. Allowing your children to develop a...
Divorce over 50: What you need to know
Getting divorced later in life, often called gray divorce, is becoming more common in Tennessee and across the country. According to Kiplinger magazine, the divorce rate for couples over the age of 50 has more than doubled in 25 years. Many of these divorces are...
Getting divorced and enjoying life again
For some people, the divorce process is very challenging and presents concerns such as financial problems, time constraints and issues involving children. With that said, divorce is not always a tough call or an upsetting process to work through. In fact, many people...
4 things grandparents should know before suing for custody
If you are like most adults, you probably do not expect to raise more children after your own grow up. While it is rarely the expectation, it is not uncommon. Today, a significant number of grandparents are raising their grandchildren. Due to many factors such as the...
When parental drug use forces grandparents to step in
The opioid epidemic continues to ravage many parts of Tennessee and the nation, and it is changing the face of the modern American family. Increasingly, grandparents across the state are stepping in to raise their grandchildren when the child’s parents are no longer...
Managing your mortgage in a divorce
Married couples that own a home and make the choice to get divorced will have to figure out what to do with their home during or after their divorce. In some cases, one spouse wants to stay in the home, often to maintain some stability for the children. If this...
Why is it important to establish paternity?
When a Tennessee couple has a child, the mother is undeniable. But what about the father? To establish paternity, a father must go through processes a mother does not need to. Today, we will look at the importance of going through these steps. We will see why...
