Child support is an essential aspect of family law designed to ensure that the financial needs of a child are met. However, when a non-custodial parent fails to pay child support, it can have severe consequences for the child and the custodial parent. In Tennessee, failing to pay child support can result in a contempt …
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Just like the assets a couple had during their marriage must be divided in a divorce, debts accrued must also be divided. And while many people understand that obvious debts, such as vehicle payments and credit card bills, will be divided during the divorce, many people may not realize that medical debt will be divided …
It can be terrifying when you think your child is in danger, is being neglected, lives in a harmful environment, or risks being taken out of state against custody orders. You need to act quickly to ensure the safety and well-being of your child, and filing for emergency custody should be your first step. Filing …
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Tennessee residents owe over $31.4 billion in student loans, making it the fifteenth largest total debt in the United States. People likely took out those student loans before they were married. But if they took out the loans while married, knowing who will be responsible for those student loan payments during a divorce in Tennessee …
When your “happily ever after” doesn’t last as long as you expected, and you’ve decided that a divorce is what’s best for you and your family, one of the first questions you may have is, how long will this take? It’s natural to want to know how long such an emotional event will take. However, …
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While the divorce rate in younger couples has decreased in the past couple of decades, one divorce statistic has risen steadily: “gray divorce.” In 2021, the United States Census Bureau reported the divorce rate for adults between the ages of 55-60 was at a record high of 43%, leaving this age group with the highest …
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Even if your divorce is amicable, it can still be very stressful. Throughout your divorce, it’s essential to have a divorce attorney that you can trust and depend on to represent your interests throughout the divorce process. Unfortunately, some divorce attorneys don’t live up to this standard. While a good attorney can make the process …
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Divorce can be a very emotional time under any circumstances. But not all divorces have to be a long, drawn-out battle. An uncontested divorce can eliminate some of the psychological and financial stress the divorce may cause. An uncontested divorce is the simplest, most cost-effective way to get a divorce. While most people understand the …
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Finding a qualified, experienced divorce lawyer is beneficial to the success of your case. It’s vital to have someone who knows the law on your side to fight to protect your interests throughout the divorce process. But some wonder, are you required to hire a local divorce lawyer to represent you? While retaining the services …
When parents divorce, the court may order the noncustodial parent to pay child support to the custodial parent. Child support payments are to provide financial assistance to the custodial parent when raising the children. And while most parents who pay child support understand why the payments are necessary, they may often wonder how long they …
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