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...
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Year: 2020
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...
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...