How to Be a Good Divorce Client
The very nature of divorce is stressful for everyone involved. This enormous stress will cause clients to behave badly at times. Dealing with people in a constant state of anxiety creates an unbelievable amount of stress on family law attorneys, who may be subject to their own types of bad behavior. This combination can be…
Read MoreWhat Is the Family Expedited Removal Management Program?
In May 2023, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) introduced a new procedure for families entering the United States seeking asylum and are placed in expedited removal (ER) proceedings. Historically, people placed in expedited removal are detained in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody pending their credible fear interview (CFI). This new procedure is called…
Read MoreWhat Does “Income” Means When It Comes to Child Support?
The goal of considering income in child support calculations is to ensure that both parents contribute proportionally to the financial support of their child, taking into account their respective abilities to pay. “Income” in the context of child support refers to the financial resources that a parent has available to contribute to the support of…
Read MoreWhy Is My Divorce Taking So Long?
The time it takes to get divorced depends on various factors including whether the divorce is contested or uncontested, the complexity of the issues involved, and the local court’s schedule. It typically takes several months to get a Knoxville divorce finalized, even if the divorce is uncontested. The process of getting a divorce in Knoxville…
Read MorePreparing to Divorce But Can’t Afford to Move? You’re Not Alone
Deciding to divorce can be very stressful. Once you make this decision and inform your spouse, you will be faced with certain steps that you must take to begin the divorce process. One of these steps may be to physically separate. While moving out may sound like a simple solution, it actually can present a…
Read MoreWho’s a Good Candidate for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?
Whether you have recently divorced, lost a job or business, became sick, or suffered some other kind of significant financial setback, you may have accrued substantial amounts of debt. In these situations, chapter 13 bankruptcy may be a potential option for you. Chapter 13 bankruptcy is referred to as a “wage earner’s plan,” meaning that…
Read MoreOur Knoxville Lawyers Are Uniquely Equipped to Help with Your “Gray” Divorce
While divorces among almost every age group have decreased, gray divorce numbers continue to rise. A “gray divorce” is when a couple over the age of 50 chooses to divorce. Divorcing later in life can create some unique challenges for couples, whose needs are different from younger couples. LaFevor & Slaughter is uniquely equipped to…
Read MoreWhat It Really Means to Seek “Sole” Custody of the Children
Going through a divorce can be extremely tough, especially if you have children. You may be used to seeing your child every morning, putting them to bed every night, and even having certain routines after you pick them up from school each day. However, now that you are getting a divorce, there are many questions…
Read MoreNew Laws Affecting Tennessee Families in 2024
Every year, laws come and go, and some keep the status quo of the state, and some bring change. This year is no different, as there are new laws taking effect in January 2024, and they could very well affect you. These new laws range from new requirements for judges ruling in family law cases…
Read MoreNew Holiday Traditions for Your First Post-Divorce Christmas
While you may have made it through the hard part – finishing the divorce process– there are still going to be new challenges ahead of you. For example, what do your holiday plans look like? Do you have your children for this time, or are they with your former spouse? No matter what your predicament…
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