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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...
Embarking on the challenging journey of telling your children about your decision to divorce is a pivotal moment that requires utmost sensitivity and care. As parents about to divorce, it is essential to approach this conversation with empathy and a clear...
Growing up can be tough, especially for children who have to deal with difficult situations and their parents getting divorced. Divorce can be especially challenging if the co-parenting schedule isn't working out as well as it could. Although an equal custody split is...
When parents decide to divorce, one of them, and sometimes both of them, mistakenly believe that the end of their marriage means that their relationship with the other parent ends, too. Of course that isn’t how it works. You will always be linked to the other parent...