There could be several reasons for a custodial parent to relocate, but when a parent plans to move a child away from the other parent, Tennessee law requires strict compliance to prevent being found in violation of the law or being in contempt of court. In this article, we’ll discuss moving away from the other […]
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Going through a divorce is never easy. It can be even more challenging and complicated when children are concerned. Child custody laws can be challenging to understand, and navigating the muddy waters of child support in Tennessee may have you tearing your hair out. It doesn’t have to be that way. If you’re dealing with
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Going through a divorce isn’t easy. Many factors can make it a lot more complicated — children, length of time married, in-laws, assets, and so much more. Check out these FAQs on Tennessee Divorce Law. Whether you’re the one filing for a divorce or you’ve been served with the papers, it may feel like your
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Divorce is often messy and emotional, but it’s important to keep a clear head during the proceedings. Nowhere is this more true than in child custody determinations. The Tennessee courts make decisions under the core principles that the best interests of the children come first. To ensure a fair arrangement in your child custody case,
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Divorce or legal separation is a difficult time for many parents, as they will have to determine how to handle child custody. When parents are unable to decide on their own, a judge will ultimately have to make the final decision for them. In some cases, when a family is splitting up, the child will
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Ideally, custody arrangements last for years. They are designed to meet both parents’ requirements and capabilities for child care. However, circumstances do change. What happens when the custody agreement needs to be modified? As with the original custody proceedings, both parents must present their cases, and the court will determine a fair arrangement. In the
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If you are considering ending your marriage, it’s important to know what options are available to you. The state of Tennessee permits unhappily married couples to legally separate as an alternative to getting a divorce. This can be a preferable option for when the couple is unsure if they want to proceed with a divorce.
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Alimony, also called spousal support, is designed to provide financial assistance to disadvantaged spouses after a divorce. If you’re considering a divorce, it is important to understand how alimony works so you can be prepared as you navigate the process. In this post, we will examine the different types of alimony and the important factors
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The trial for Ethan Vanderpool has been postponed until May of 2021. The amount of discovery is tremendous and some of it is still coming in. An article about this is here in the Tennessean. Read full article here.
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Going through a divorce is one of life’s most challenging experiences. It can be a time of raw emotions and stress. Even when the divorce is an amicable one, there are a lot of details and quite a bit of paperwork to manage, and it can feel overwhelming. It helps if you have an understanding
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