Divorce might seem straightforward, but its proceedings could be lengthy, depending on the circumstances. Some divorcing couples choose alternative options to shorten the process and lessen the administrative costs of litigation. Aside from mediation, couples could go...
A divorce can impact children, so it is helpful to consider their emotional needs and well-being throughout the process. Different children handle challenging experiences differently, so there is no single correct way to comfort or support your children. You can,...
As in other states, the time it takes to conclude a divorce in Tennessee varies. You may be staring at several months or even longer, depending on the unique circumstances of your case. Some factors that may extend the divorce process are out of your hands, while...
Not many experiences can be as painful as your child – your own flesh and blood – turning against you. Hearing them say they never want anything to do with you or that they hate you can be heartbreaking. But what if you discover that your ex has something to do with...
When you file for divorce, there are many issues you must consider and deal with. One that will eventually come up is if you should keep your family home. While you may not like the idea of leaving your home or having to deal with selling it and finding a new place to...
Traditionally, divorce has been viewed as an adversarial process. Nonetheless, over the years, it has become apparent that a collaborative approach to divorce can often be much more useful. As a result, divorce mediation has become increasingly popular. This process...
If you are divorcing and share children, settling custody will be at the top of the agenda. You might have heard of a standard called the child’s best interest that courts use when making custody decisions. What is it, and how can you work to meet it? Tennessee law...
Divorce isn’t as taboo as it was in the past. Between 2015 and 2017, about 73 percent of adults felt that divorce is morally acceptable. However, some couples are reluctant to seek a divorce due to various cultural or personal beliefs. Below are five myths and facts...
Parents going through a divorce will have to go through the first year of holidays while trying to help children adjust to the new way of life. Having a plan when you’re going into this situation is important because you need to be able to explain what will happen to...
Parents who are divorcing and who have more than one child will have to pay close attention to how the children are interacting with each other. There’s a chance that they will go through some sort of sibling rivalry. These might be attributed to the divorce. You...
