Child custody and child support are amongst the most contentious issues that couples face when going through a divorce. It is therefore not surprising that there are many myths and misconceptions regarding these issues. It is important to differentiate between facts and myths in order to make decisions that are in the best interests of … Continue reading Debunking Myths about Child Custody & Support in Tennessee
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Remarrying? Why You Should Consider a Prenuptial Agreement
Have you found someone that you want to spend your life with? If you have been able to do this after ending a marriage, count yourself lucky. However, remarriage presents its own host of issues. Many of these issues ought to be addressed before entering the marriage to avoid running into problems in the future. … Continue reading Remarrying? Why You Should Consider a Prenuptial Agreement →
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Tips to Avoid Custody Issues During the Holidays
The holiday season is meant to be a time of joy for everyone. It’s a great opportunity to catch up with family and spend time together. However, for families that have gone through divorce and a battle for custody, the holiday season can be the source of great stress and strife. Common causes of conflict … Continue reading Tips to Avoid Custody Issues During the Holidays →
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4 Tips to Help Your Child through a Divorce
Going through a divorce isn’t easy, especially for kids. Children experience a wide range of emotions including shock, frustration, anger, worry and sadness. While you may be having a hard time yourself, it is important as a parent to help your child through this difficult transition. The following are some tips to guide you. Be … Continue reading 4 Tips to Help Your Child through a Divorce →
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Why You Shouldn’t Badmouth Your Spouse during a Divorce
Divorce proceedings aren’t easy. These high-stress and contentious procedures can often have a negative impact on the mental state of the parties involved. It is not uncommon for spouses to feel unloved, hurt, angry, stressed, disappointed and resentful. People going through divorces often seek support from those around them and in doing so end up … Continue reading Why You Shouldn’t Badmouth Your Spouse during a Divorce →
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4 Benefits of Hiring a Divorce Lawyer
If you have decided to terminate your marriage, you will need someone to help you file for divorce in a court of law. While in some cases it is possible for you to file a divorce case on your own, there are many things that you may not be familiar with either at the start … Continue reading 4 Benefits of Hiring a Divorce Lawyer →
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Essential Steps You Should Take Before Filing for Divorce
Filing for divorce is not just about submitting your complaint to the court. There are many issues involved, and you need to prepare well to handle them. Some of the issues include your future relationship with your spouse and children, finances, the stress involved, and matters to do with child support and custody among others. … Continue reading Essential Steps You Should Take Before Filing for Divorce →
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4 Reasons Why You Should Hire an Adoption Lawyer
Child adoption involves one person taking over the responsibility to parent a child from the child’s legal or biological parents. A legal adoption process permanently transfers all parenting rights and responsibilities as well as filiation from the biological parents to the adoptive parents. Adoption is not always an easy process. There are numerous documents to … Continue reading 4 Reasons Why You Should Hire an Adoption Lawyer →
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Finding the Right Divorce Lawyer to Help You Handle Your Divorce
Going through a divorce can be a challenging time. You may be experiencing a flurry of emotions and possibly anxiety about what will happen from this point onwards. The thought of change can be daunting and intimidating, and the last thing you want to think about is the paperwork and legal procedures that lie ahead. … Continue reading Finding the Right Divorce Lawyer to Help You Handle Your Divorce →
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Family Law Attorney: 10 Things I Wish I’d Known Earlier
Hiring the right lawyer to represent your case in family matters is important since you are dealing with personal issues. When it comes to situations like divorce, adoption, child custody, and support, it is natural to be more sensitive to divulging details about them. However, these cases can be complicated and difficult to handle without … Continue reading Family Law Attorney: 10 Things I Wish I’d Known Earlier →
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