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...
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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...
What is nesting and how does it work?
While divorce is not easy for anyone, it can be especially hard on your children, especially when custody arrangements require them to travel back and forth between two different homes. Nesting is an alternative arrangement that allows children to maintain the same...
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...