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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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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