Custody and visitation rights are a common area of concern for divorcing fathers or those who have fathered children outside of marriage and want to continue the relationship with the child. While they are very closely intertwined, custody and visitation are really...
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Year: 2015
Rutherford loses custody, banned from traveling with children
After three years of court battles and allegations of parental kidnapping, the custody fight between actress Kelly Rutherford and Daniel Giersch is over. The Monaco courts awarded Giersch full custody of the children and limited the actress's visits to the countries...
Holidays are important for kids in divorces
Holidays are supposed to be happy times, filled with light and laughter and the joys of the season of giving that for most comes only once a year. Unfortunately, for many children whose parents are separated, the stress of divorce and its consequences can render...
Prenuptial agreements: Not only for the super rich
If you and your marriage partner feel comfortable with the idea, a prenuptial agreement is a great idea for every marriage, no matter how wealthy the individuals happen to be. The fact is, prenuptial agreements just make sense and if two people joined in matrimony...
What rights do grandparents have to visit their grandkids?
When relationships and marriages break up, there can be a lot of collateral damage done to the family relationships. One such relationship that can be shattered is the one between children and their grandparents.Each state has its own provisions regarding visitation...
Tennessee’s divorce rate surpasses the national average
For Tennessee residents going through a divorce, it may be comforting to know that you are far from alone. Although our state prides itself on its "traditional" values, the fact is that we have a higher divorce rate than many other states.The U.S. Census Bureau...
How can I make sure my ex pays his alimony payments?
While it may seem like divorces should be fairly simple, this is rarely the case. The end of a relationship is usually complicated, and the longer the couple has been married, the more potential issues there may be at play. One of these such issues is alimony. If you...
Divorce named as an adverse childhood experience
When we think about traumatic events in a child's life that can impact them permanently, many people don't consider divorce. However, a group of Tennessee officials recently met with community leaders to show them how adverse childhood experiences, known as ACEs, can...
When custody exchanges aren’t working out
Sharing custody of your children is one of the hardest parts of the divorce process for many people. Parents often wonder if their children are OK, well taken care of or upset when they are visiting with the other parent. The transition from house to house can also be...
Focus on your needs as you embark on the process of divorce
No matter how much you expect that your marriage is ending, there is often a big emotional upheaval when the time comes to file for divorce. That emotional upheaval is often greater if the divorce was unexpected. Anyone who is going through a divorce should make sure...