You've always wanted to grow you family, and it is admirable that you've chosen adoption as the route to do so. However, before you decide to bring home multiples, it's a good idea to sit down and have a solid discussion about the challenges that adopting sibling...
Help your kids adjust to a new home after divorce
Of all the changes that happen in a divorce, one that can be hard for children is having to move into a new home (or two new homes, in some cases). If you are not going to nest (where two parents share the marital home despite divorce) or have one parent retain the...
Grow your family by adopting a child into your life
You and your spouse have always wanted children, but over time, you've found that it's nearly impossible. You both struggle with fertility issues, and the likelihood of having a child of your own is low. Now, you have the opportunity to adopt a child who needs a...
The unique pitfalls of a high-asset divorce in Tennessee
Any Tennessee divorce can be difficult, but high-asset divorce cases involving individuals with high net worths can be particularly troublesome to navigate. You might imagine that having more money would make going through a divorce easier, but it can make the whole...
Mediation can help resolve your divorce quickly
When you're going through divorce, you need to do what you can to protect your best interests. However, as most people know, negotiating is still important for most couples. It's typically in your interest to reduce the length of time of the divorce and to avoid...
Your standard of living may impact your right to spousal support
Spousal support is affected by many factors. One of those factors is your standard of living during your marriage. Of course, most people understand that maintaining the same standard of living after a divorce is unlikely, since it always costs more to live...
No, your prenuptial agreement can’t affect your child’s custody
You have a prenuptial agreement, and it talks about what would happen if you and your spouse divorce but have children together. Of course, at the time it was created, you didn't think much about it. You didn't think you'd want to have children, but now that you do...
Adopting your stepchild: Requirements
You got married to the person you believe is the love of your life, and with them came a child. Their child is a joy, and you love raising them. Their other parent isn't present in their life, and you're interested in taking over that role. There are many reasons why...
Protect your business when you go through a divorce
When you think that a divorce is imminent, you should start taking steps to protect your business. You might think that it is unnecessary to do so, but the reality is that your business could be in danger, even if the other person doesn't do anything with it. In...
Divorcing with an adopted child: Tips for helping them cope
When you and your spouse decided to adopt a child, it never crossed your mind that you'd get a divorce. The trials of parenthood, along with other changes in your life, did become difficult to deal with as a couple, though. Apart, you work well, but together, you're...