Divorce can be a complicated process for both parents and any children involved. Children deserve the emotional and financial support of both their mother and father, even when parents agree to separate. During a divorce, the judge presiding over the case may take all...
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Tips to help dads obtain joint custody of their child
Tennessee fathers are as capable as mothers when it comes to caring for and supporting their children. Unfortunately, obtaining joint custody can be a challenge if your ex wants sole custody. At The Waldrop Firm, P.C., we often help dads defend their rights, establish...
Why are people divorcing in their senior years?
With the divorce rate of people over the age of 50 increasing, it is not surprising that more people are talking about gray divorce. You may wonder why the rate of divorce is up among seniors. There are actually many reasons that seniors in Tennessee head to divorce...
What is a relative caregiver?
As a grandparent, you probably will do anything for your grandchildren. Something that is becoming more common is grandparents stepping in to raise their grandchildren. If you end up in this situation because your child's parents are unable to care for them, you may...
Why may a spouse try to hide assets from you?
Couples in Tennessee who have decided to get a divorce will be going through a lot of difficult hurdles. One of the potentially biggest one is dividing your assets. This is where you might run into issues in which someone attempts to hide assets. A spouse may try to...
What is the Voluntary Acknowledgement of Paternity?
Establishing paternity is very important when you are an unmarried father. Under Tennessee law, you have no rights to your child until you secure a legal determination of paternity. This does not mean you have to go court or undergo DNA tests, though. You can...
How to get an order of protection in Tennessee
If your spouse has been abusive or threatened violence, you should take legal steps to protect yourself during divorce proceedings. An order of protection requires the person to remain at least a certain physical distance away from you, your home and your workplace...
Child custody and a demanding job
There are many hurdles that parents may have to struggle through, especially if their marriage is coming to an end and custody issues have arisen. When it comes to child custody, all sorts of issues will need to be taken into consideration. In this post, we will...
Avoiding isolation after divorce
For many people, moving on from a broken marriage can open up many new opportunities and lead to feelings of hope and optimism. On the other hand, it can be devastating for others, especially if they are adversely affected by their divorce in terms of their finances...
What is gray divorce?
Not every couple who gets divorced is young or has only been married for a short time. In fact, there are plenty of couples who do not divorce until they are older in Tennessee. This is where the term "gray divorce" comes from, according to Forbes. It is coined after...
