One of the most difficult things about being a newly-separated or divorced parent is not being able to have your children with you every holiday. Two unexpectedly-emotional holidays are Mother's Day and Father's Day.Of course, it's generally best if kids can spend...
Child custody matters greatly affect everyone involved. The most important thing that all parents must consider when there is a child custody issue looming is that the child's needs must be considered. It is easy for parents to fall into the realm of thinking that...
When two people marry, they hope that they will be together forever. Statistically, there are a high percentage of cases in which that does not happen. For that reason, it is critical for people in states like Tennessee to understand marital property laws.In...
Losing your job is often a difficult thing to experience. When you learn of the news, you might start thinking about how you can minimize your bills until you find another job and get that steady income back. There is one expense that you aren't necessarily going to...
When you are going through a divorce, you might consider how the divorce orders can affect you. If you are paying or receiving alimony, you might be shocked to learn that this can affect your income tax return. With that in mind, you should make sure that you have...
If you're going to be ordered to pay spousal support or to receiving it, you definitely want to make sure you know exactly how the process works. Below are a few key things to know:-- Assets may sometimes reduce support or eliminate it entirely. For example, rather...
New hire reporting is one way that the state can keep track of non-custodial parents who start a new job. Anytime a person starts a new job, the employer has to report the new employee through the Tennessee New Hire Reporting Program. There are several benefits of...
Child custody cases are some of the most difficult to deal with during a divorce. Even if you aren't divorcing, the child custody matters can be a source of trouble. When it comes to your child, you only want what you think is best for your child. This often becomes a...
When you decide that your marriage is over, you are usually ready to file for a divorce. While you might think that right that second is the best time to file for a divorce, there are sometimes other considerations that you must take into account. We know that you are...
While custody and visitation are closely related, they are actually two separate issues. It can often take parents quite some time to come to an agreement on custody, and many times, these matters have to be resolved by the family court judge. However, even once legal...