Tennessee and Mississippi Family Legal Blog
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...
Why do you need a divorce if you never got married?
If you live with someone and the relationship comes to an end, must you get a divorce? That may seem like a nonsensical question, but depending on where you and (s)he lived when your relationship began, you may well need to file for divorce when it ends, even though...
More stay-at-home fathers receiving custody of children
Families come in many shapes and sizes. Traditionally, mothers stayed home to take care of the children, while fathers went out into the workforce in an attempt to make ends meet. In this day and age, however, it is not uncommon to see fathers staying at home to raise...
Applying the best interests of the child standard
Few matters have the potential to be more stressful than a child custody dispute. After all, your son or daughter is likely the most important person in your life. As such, you likely do not want to give up either legal or physical custody of the young one in your...
Parental relocation requirements in Tennessee
Life does go on for those in Germantown who choose to divorce. Part of that may include encountering opportunities to move to a new area. Whether those opportunities arise from one's employment or to be closer to family members, it is not unreasonable for one to...
What happens if my child refuses visitation?
Co-parenting can be difficult, but it is considered the best option for a child's welfare in the modern court room. Even if you are in a more traditional situation where one parent has sole custody, it is likely that the non-custodial parent will have the child for...
Understanding Tennessee divorce laws
The Tennessee divorce process has never been easy because of tough decisions that courts have to make in some cases. For instance, in cases where children and property are involved, issuing a divorce become a rigorous process that may take time. Also, the law allows...
Why an agreed divorce in Tennessee?
An agreed divorce ideally means that both parties concur with every aspect of the divorce. Several couples file for divorce, and they do not seem to agree on things such as property, child custody, etc. However, if you agree with your spouse on critical matters, the...
Financial challenges in a gray divorce
Most people in Tennessee know that getting a divorce can be a very expensive and financially difficult experience. This reality hits people at any stage of life, but it seems that it can be especially true and bleak for people who get divorced after the age of 50. A...
