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People who are having to pay child support in Tennessee often have to deal with what feels like an uphill battle. This is something that some lawmakers are trying to rectify; however, the changes that are coming aren't being met with full acceptance. There are still...
Your child is your priority. He or she is also your ex's priority. Now, you and your ex have to work together to figure out a plan for how your child can build a meaningful relationship with both parents since you will no longer be living in the same home. This is an...
Your children are accustomed to having both parents in the same home. When you and the other parent call it quits, your children have to get used to having parents who live in separate homes. This isn't always easy, but you and your ex can make things work if you are...
Some parents are moving toward a co-parenting model for child custody arrangements. These arrangements are a great idea in many cases, but they do take work from the parents if they are going to be successful.If you and your ex opt for a co-parenting model for your...
When you have a child, you need to financially support him or her, even when you aren't with the child's other parent. In fact, financial support of children is taken seriously in Tennessee.If you choose not to pay child support that is ordered by the court, you can...
Summer vacation is almost here. That means taking your children on fun outings and vacation. If you and your child's other parent are divorced or separated, you need to start planning for your summer right away. Your first step is to review the child custody order to...
Parents who are dealing with child custody matters must understand the different points that often come up in these cases. A basic understanding gives you the basis to determine how you are going to address various decisions that come up.One thing you should...
We discussed some of the factors that play a part in child custody cases in one of our recent blog posts. Of all of these factors, the most important is determining what is in the child's best interests. This is something that must be considered for each child in a...
Child custody cases that go before a judge are often difficult for the parents. These cases put your child's future into someone else's hands. For the parents who have to go through this process, it can be very hard to think about what might happen. This is one of...
The cost of raising a child is considerable. Each year, the United States Department of Agriculture issues a report about what parents can expect to pay to raise a child. Taking a look into the figures noted in this report makes it really easy to see why it is...