Divorces are never easy, and rarely are they amicable and full of agreed-upon terms from the onset. You may be looking to get your divorce over as quickly as possible. While that is understandable, rushing through the process could lead you to make mistakes in your divorce agreement. Agreeing to a settlement is the ideal […]
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When negotiating a divorce settlement, the goal should be to reach an agreement fair to both you and your ex-spouse. Of course, what both parties see as “fair” during a divorce can vary drastically, especially when it isn’t an uncontested divorce. Animosity, hurt feelings, and bruised egos often get in the way of smooth negotiations.
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Being a parent can be the most challenging job one can have. The strenuous demands of parenting can leave even the best of us feeling the weight of the job — and it can be too much for some like those on the process of terminating parental rights in Tennessee. As the responsibilities build, people
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Are you a custodial parent struggling with the financial demands of raising a child? Has the other parent skipped out on their child support payments? Child support is a way to help the child maintain the same quality of life they would have if their parents lived together. Unfortunately, many non-custodial parents fail to keep
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Custody battles are especially difficult, for both parents and children. In some cases, the court may find one parent is unfit and may terminate parental rights. Usually, parental rights are ended before a parent is deemed unfit. In most cases, Tennessee courts aim to do what is in the best interest of the child, and
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If you’ve never been a part of divorce proceedings before, you may be shocked to learn that only a tiny percentage end up going to trial. Lawyers and judges encourage the parties involved to reach a settlement to avoid the costly and time-consuming process of a trial. Still, while you shouldn’t go into your divorce
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Child custody cases are difficult for all parties involved. Emotions can run high as stress and pressure mounts. It’s during these times that even the most well-meaning parents can make mistakes that result in unfavorable terms or loss of custody. While an experienced family law attorney will provide insight and guidance on what not to
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You don’t want to waste money on a lawyer who won’t fight for you. But you also don’t want to waste time trying to find that attorney. The realization that your marriage is coming to an end is never a happy one, but the process doesn’t need to be harder than it has to. Finding
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You didn’t enter into your marriage expecting it to fail, but things didn’t work out. Now you’re getting a divorce, and you have children to think about. Every divorce generally follows the same process, but there are extra considerations and additional steps when children are involved. As you iron out all the details of your
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Are you interested in adopting your stepchild in Tennessee but don’t know where to begin? Your spouse’s child already feels like your natural child. You share a bond and can’t imagine your life without them. But you also know that you don’t have many rights when it comes to the child. You may worry about
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