Getting divorced is not easy for anyone, even if the divorce is a mutual decision between parties. You may be afraid of what the future holds for you now that you are about to be single again, and your financial future may be at the forefront of your mind as well. Many things have to …
Divorce is a challenge for everyone involved, especially children. Ideally, both of you will want to continue being part of their lives, which means you’ll have to learn to co-parent with one another. Co-parenting is essential for your children’s well-being. For this reason, you’ll need to think about how you’ll work together to achieve harmony. …
Getting divorced is hard enough for adults. But for a child, it’s particularly challenging to understand and cope with. Even while dealing with how to handle child support, parenting time, and legal issues involved in child custody, how to handle your child’s emotions may be the most challenging part of the divorce. You want to …
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Many people see their pets as family and an irreplaceable part of their lives. So, what happens when two people who feel this way get a divorce? Who gets to take the family pet after the separation? In the U.S., pet custody laws are still in their nascency and nowhere as defined or enforced as …
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Divorce can be a huge undertaking for couples ready to go their separate ways. As with any major life change, it’s good to know all the facts and understand what you will need to do to best navigate your way through court proceedings and into your new life. In many cases, one spouse generally makes …
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As you prepare to file and move forward with your divorce, your spouse may complicate or even completely stop your progress by refusing to sign the divorce papers. While this situation can be taxing, you can rest assured knowing that you can take action, including enlisting help from legal professionals, to gain clarity on your …
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When a married couple divorces, they typically have to make vital decisions regarding debt and asset division, custody, child support, alimony, and a host of other important matters. Choosing when to fight and when to negotiate is one of the most important strategic choices you make during the divorce process. In Tennessee, there are two …
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When a couple separates or divorces, and there are children involved, it can become a frustrating and tense situation to be involved in for everyone. A violation of the parenting plan can lead to custody changes and the violating parent being held in contempt of court. We understand child custody cases can be highly stressful. …
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Are you in the throes of a divorce? No doubt, having to divide assets with your soon to be ex can further complicate matters. After all, when two people get married, their lives and affairs intertwine, and they begin to operate as a single entity. When couples divorce, their communal life must be divided to …
Getting a divorce is likely one of the most stressful events in your life. It’s difficult to know where to turn and how to find the right help. Most people simply don’t have any experience with the legal ins and outs of the divorce process, which makes an already difficult situation all-the-more challenging. Finding the …
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