If you are considering going through a divorce in the state of Tennessee, it is important that you take the time to understand how this could affect your finances. The division of assets during a divorce is a significant financial event for anyone going through a...
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Understanding the process of a Mississippi divorce
If you are filing for a divorce in the state of Mississippi, it is important that you do not underestimate the power that state law has on divorce procedures. The state of Mississippi recognizes fault when a divorce is contested when many other states do not. In...
Who can advocate for me as a father seeking custody?
Many studies have shown that children do best in life when they have strong bonds with both of their parents. This knowledge has influenced legal policies across the United States for optimal child custody rulings. However, there is still a long way to go, and fathers...
Litigate or mediate a complex Tennessee divorce?
Tennessee residents with few assets who file for divorce can usually resolve their cases fairly quickly. But couples with substantial assets often wind up haggling for months over details of their property settlements. These negotiations and protracted litigation can...
Should you seek an order of protection?
For many people, the holidays are a joyous time for celebrating with family and friends. But that rosy picture isn't reflected by all. Families torn apart by domestic violence often have quite a different take on the winter holidays. For them, the season means walking...
What if you’re co-parenting with a sociopath?
There are likely many reasons why you and your child's other parent split. But if you are having many difficulties with the co-parenting relationship, it may be that your co-parent is a sociopath. While that may bring to mind images of a knife-wielding Ted Bendy on a...
Why do I need an attorney for an agreed Tennessee divorce?
Here in Tennessee, an agreed divorce can be filed if both spouses have reached an accord on the terms and other applicable conditions are met. These divorces typically are faster and simpler and can save both spouses money. But they are not for everyone, as many...
Sneaky ways spouses can stash cash and resources
Divorce tends to bring out the worst in some people. If you are getting divorced, you might realize that your spouse may be capable of some underhanded moves designed to deprive you of your rightful share of the marital assets. Some deceptions occur during the...
Determining child custody in Mississippi
Here in Mississippi, the family law courts encourage co-parenting whenever possible. The guiding principle of child custody, as in other states, is what is best for the children. In most cases, this means that they continue to have a relationship with both parents....
The challenges of proving nonphysical domestic abuse
There is no doubt that survivors of domestic abuse who are scarred, bruised or otherwise marked from physical battery present a stark reality that is difficult to refute in court. But other types of domestic abuse leave victims damaged as well, even if not visibly....
