Embarking on a journey to raise children for a second time is far from easy. At this stage of your life, you should be relaxing and enjoying the fruits of your labor, but life may have other plans for you. This may be a trying time, but it could give you an...
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Year: 2023
The benefits of avoiding social media during divorce
While sharing your life online has become second nature, using social media during a divorce can introduce complexities and potential pitfalls that may exacerbate an already difficult situation. Tennessee residents going through a separation should exercise caution...
Establishing paternity as an unwed father
Having a child outside of marriage is becoming increasingly common. In Tennessee, about 40% of children are born to unmarried mothers. However, this situation can make it difficult for an unmarried father to exercise his rights over his child. Because the state does...
How a QDRO protects your retirement assets during a gray divorce
As you age, you not only accumulate wisdom in your years but also substantial assets to your name. It then only makes sense that one of the most contentious issues in a gray divorce for couples aged 50 or older would be about marital assets, particularly, retirement...
Do I automatically gain father’s rights in Tennessee?
Parents would want to be part of their child’s growth and development, even if the mother and father’s relationship no longer works. But not all parents inherently possess parental rights and responsibilities. If you were legally married when your child was born, you...
Dealing with executive compensation in Tennessee divorce
Stock and equity awards, like options, phantom stocks, restricted stock and stock appreciation rights, are a form of deferred compensation in Tennessee, collectively known as executive compensation. Companies issue them to CEOs to encourage and appreciate them for...
Are you a victim of paternity fraud?
Discovering that the child you have been raising is not your own child may completely turn your world upside down. Paternity fraud occurs when the child’s mother claims you are the father despite knowing you are not. As a victim, you are probably thinking a million...
Child Custody Cases And Military Parents
Child custody cases in Tennessee can be challenging for civilians. However, when one or both parents serve in the military, things can take on an additional level of complication. Permanent Parenting Plan Order In divorce cases in Tennessee where child custody...
A Gray Divorce Can Be Costly
Regardless of your age, getting a divorce may have a significant impact on your finances.. However, ending your Tennessee marriage later in life may present unique challenges because you don't have as much time to recover from the damage doing so might cause. You May...
Why Are More Older People Getting Divorced?
Unfortunately, divorce is extremely common in Tennessee and most other parts of the country. Divorce isn’t only something that affects young couples, either. Older couples also choose to divorce. This is sometimes called “gray divorce” and there are many factors that...
