In recent years, more studies have come out focusing on adults who have suffered from parental alienation in their childhood. This supplements and adds to the plentiful data already available on how parental alienation can affect young children in a divorce situation....
Clinton, Tennessee Legal Blog
What is “nesting?”
In many cases, reinventing your life in the aftermath of a divorce is the most difficult part of the process. Particularly if you will be sharing custody with your ex-spouse, figuring out new living situations can be very stressful, both for parents and for children....
Grounds for divorce in Tennessee
Getting a divorce in Tennessee can be an involved process, depending on what grounds for divorce the parties choose to base their legal proceedings on. This post will introduce readers to several different bases that individuals may use to end their marriages through...
Helping the children through a difficult divorce
A parent’s love and commitment their children make the stress and trauma of divorce particularly painful. Children will be deeply affected by a marital split, no matter what their age is when it happens or how amicable the divorce ends up being. But being able to keep...
Common property division mistakes can have financial consequences
Tennessee residents likely understand that their financial situation is going to change after their divorce is finalized. Unfortunately, not everyone quite grasps how much it is going to change and the fact that it might never return to the way it was while they were...
How to request spousal support during a divorce
When a couple decides to divorce, one of the soon-to-be former spouses may wish to request spousal support. When requesting a spousal support award, it is helpful for the requesting spouse, as well as the other spouse, to be familiar with how spousal support is...
When do child support obligations end in Tennessee?
When Clinton area parents decide to separate or divorce they often have many things they need to figure out. The court may order the noncustodial parent to pay child support. These payments are for a child’s basic needs along with education and health care costs. That...
How will property division affect my finances?
The painful emotions that surround divorce are often amplified by the stress or anxiety of losing the family home, the car or personal belongings. The financial implications of divorce for Tennessee residents make it vitally important to get it right in the final...
What if I want to move with my children?
Many families in the greater Knoxville area may have to make the often difficult decision to move either to another state or to another part of Tennessee. In many cases, families move because of an important job opportunity or because they want to be closer to...
How can I save money on divorce?
Many people who are going through a divorce concern themselves with how much they will need to pay in child support or alimony. However, the divorce process itself can end up costing tens of thousands of dollars. Fortunately, there are ways to be thrifty about your...