Divorce With Children

Divorce can have devastating ramifications for everyone involved. If you have a child together, one of the most important, yet contentious, subjects you will need to address is the child’s post-divorce living arrangements. And this is where a custody order comes in....

Parents who are divorcing have to pay attention to how their children are faring during the process. This is a major change for the kids and some may not be able to cope with it. Watching for signs that the children are struggling can help the parents know when they...

Children who are trying to adjust to their parents’ divorce may have a lot of emotions. It’s important that they learn how to express those and cope with them. Assisting them with this can be challenging. In most cases, both parents need to work with children to help...

Sharing custody means seeing your ex all the time, regardless of how hard that might be for you. It is usually best for the kids to get to maintain a close relationship with both parents, so you will probably try your best to accept your ex as a co-parent even if you...

Child support orders exist to provide financial support for children based on their needs and the abilities of their parents. They are not ever final orders because needs and circumstances can change over time. For this reason, the state allows parents to request...

Co-parents in Tennessee may be interested in learning about some of the signs that indicate an effective and healthy co-parenting relationship. While there is usually a lot of room for improvement when it comes to co-parenting after divorce, it's better to focus on...

When parents in Tennessee divorce, they are generally concerned about being able to maintain a strong relationship with their kids. They may also experience anxiety around the possibility of a protracted dispute with the other parent regarding custody/visitation...

When Tennessee parents get divorced, emotions often run high. Still, they typically understand that children do best when they are able to have strong relationships with both parents. Unfortunately, the conflicts that led to a divorce may continue as the ex-spouses...

When couples with children get divorced in Tennessee, both parents are often concerned about child custody and visitation issues. While most parents want the best for their children, the emotions surrounding a divorce can make negotiating these issues very difficult....

Soon-to-be divorced parents in Tennessee will need to figure out how to raise their children together after the split. Ideally, they will work out a plan that meets both their need and the needs of their children. When done properly, a plan can help children adjust to...