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When a marriage starts falling apart, it is not just the couple who feels the weight of it if children are caught in the middle. If you and your spouse are struggling and you share children, you may be considering therapy to fix what is broken or at least to soften...
Co-parenting with your ex-partner can be challenging, even in ideal circumstances. However, if they have a narcissistic personality, it can feel impossible at times. Recognizing the difficulties associated with narcissists and having some practical strategies can help...
When parents divorce, one co-parent is required to pay child support to help ensure that children receive the financial resources they need. When one parent fails to make their required payments, it doesn’t just affect the other parent — it directly impacts the...
You have a court order for custody and parenting time. One day, you learn your child's other parent plans to get remarried. Understandably, you might wonder if your custody order continues to be valid after that marriage occurs. Will that remarriage disrupt the...
Divorce decrees are legally binding documents, not mere suggestions. If your ex-spouse does not follow the visitation schedule, it disrespects the court and can harm your children's emotional health. What legal steps can you take in this important situation?...
College costs can be a significant financial burden for parents, especially when child support typically ends at age 18. The law doesn't automatically require non-custodial parents to contribute to college expenses in Tennessee. However, there are some options you...
With a few clicks of their fingertips, many parents can share their lives, including their children’s growth, on Facebook. So, when couples call it quits, some may find it natural to share their personal experiences on the platform. But can your Facebook activity...
If you're a mother, perhaps the scariest thing that can happen after a divorce is not getting custody of your children. Courts typically favored the mother when awarding custody rights in the past, and as of 2018, four in five custodial parents were mothers. However,...
There is no such thing as an easy divorce. Some cases could be more manageable if the divorcing couple is on good terms, allowing them to compromise and collaborate concerning their child’s upbringing. Other times, the parties can have severely contradicting views,...
Going through a divorce is tough, especially when kids are involved. Some parents worry if mental health issues will affect child custody decisions when they go to court. First, let's note that it is okay to talk about mental health. If you have mental health...