Anyone currently going through a divorce or thinking about filing for divorce in Tennessee likely thinks about how much the process costs. While ending a marriage is often expensive, it does not have to cost more than necessary. U.S. News and World Report offers tips on deflating the cost of divorce. There is no need … Continue reading How to lower the cost of divorce
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How are parental rights terminated?
Before you can adopt a child in Tennessee, the court must terminate the rights of the birth parents. Birth parents have legal rights to their child, which includes the right to raise that child, be in his or her life and make decisions regarding the child. In some cases, the court may have already terminated … Continue reading How are parental rights terminated? →
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adoption & termination of parental rights
Warning signs of impending divorce
While there are obvious signs, such as abuse or extreme unhappiness, that indicate a divorce is looming in Tennessee, there are other ones that may not be as clear. The following warning signals may indicate that if a couple does not make changes for the better, a breakup may be on the horizon. According to … Continue reading Warning signs of impending divorce →
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divorce
Do fathers have fewer rights than mothers in Tennessee?
No. In Tennessee and other states, fathers and mothers have the same legal rights when it comes to the care, custody and control of their children. That said, a lot of men feel like they are second-class citizens in the family courts. They often feel that judges simply assume that the mother should get more … Continue reading Do fathers have fewer rights than mothers in Tennessee? →
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What are the reasons a parents’ rights could be terminated?
Parenthood is a lifelong responsibility, as you may be aware. However, for some parents in Tennessee and elsewhere, parental responsibility can be taken away by the family court. You may be interested in finding out how the termination of parental rights works. According to FindLaw, a parent whose rights have been terminated loses all legal … Continue reading What are the reasons a parents’ rights could be terminated? →
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adoption & termination of parental rights
Loss of parental rights tends to be permanent
When a concerned adult in Tennessee considers terminating a parent’s rights, there are a lot of factors that come into play. According to the Child Welfare Information Gateway, every state has the right to develop their own rules for determining what constitutes an unfit parent and these laws may change over time. Even so, there … Continue reading Loss of parental rights tends to be permanent →
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adoption & termination of parental rights, divorce
As a divorcing business owner, what can I do to protect myself?
If you are a business owner in Knoxville facing a divorce, you might be concerned about protecting your business. There are a few different steps you can take to safeguard your commercial enterprise, some of which are best pursued before divorce is on the table. Forbes explains how you can retain control of your business … Continue reading As a divorcing business owner, what can I do to protect myself? →
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property division
Are your fathers’ rights being ignored by your ex and the state?
Your marriage may not have been successful but you always felt you were a good dad. As part of your divorce settlement, you wanted shared custody of your children, but things said in court resulted in your ex achieving full custody and you limited visitation time. Now, you are lucky if your ex lets you … Continue reading Are your fathers’ rights being ignored by your ex and the state? →
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Are you really ready for the divorce process?
When ending one’s marriage, preparation is key. Those who go in without a plan tend to walk away with less than they deserve or find that the divorce process takes far longer than it should. Here are a few things that Tennessee residents can do to prepare for the divorce process. First, it is important … Continue reading Are you really ready for the divorce process? →
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divorce
How long will my divorce take?
Are you ready to get out of your marriage and move on with your life? If you are, you likely want this to happen as soon as possible, but you understand that the divorce process does take time. How long does it take to get a divorce in Tennessee? There actually is no specific time … Continue reading How long will my divorce take? →
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divorce