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Domestic relations or the legal practice area of family law includes divorce, child custody issues, child support, domestic violence (orders of protection), and adoptions. All family law matters that involve serious legal issues and ought to be handled by an experienced domestic relations lawyer. Always consult with and seek the legal advice of a professional in domestic relations matters, speak to an attorney at law.

Adoption Makes Life Meaningful

2020-11-01
By: Todd A. Couvillon
On: November 1, 2020
In: Adoption, Domestic Relations, Family Law Attorneys, Featured Articles

2020 Created Havoc The year 2020 certainly created a lot of havoc! Our lives may never be the same. Coronavirus caused shut downs, lock downs, unemployment, masks… Social distance became a new phenomenon. Protesters and rioters lined the streets, destruction around the world. Let’s not forget the political divide, rhetoric and more. Hope is Around the Corner As 2020 begins to round the corner to holiday season, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas are on the way. Our lives like a jigsaw puzzle have been jumbled and tossed about this year. But,  we always look forward to the future with hope. It’s our nature. What About the Future  So,Read More →

Men’s Rights in Tennessee Divorce

2020-01-05
By: Todd A. Couvillon
On: January 5, 2020
In: Divorce, Domestic Relations, Family Law Attorneys, Tennessee divorce attorney

Tennessee Divorce Fair to a Man? Often men worry about fairness in the process of a Tennessee divorce. But, the courts are fair, right? Well the answer is yes, but men’s rights in divorce need proper protection. In other words, a man going through a divorce alone faces uncertain outcomes. To ensure the protection of your rights retain an experienced divorce lawyer who understands the rights and needs of men. Men’s Rights? Men’s rights and women’s rights in Tennessee divorce are identical. The law clearly protects both men and women equally. Both in asset division and child custody matters. However, certain norms exist in theRead More →

Adult Adoption In Tennessee

2019-11-29
By: Todd A. Couvillon
On: November 29, 2019
In: Adoption, Coronavirus Pandemic Lawyer in Chattanooga, Domestic Relations, Family Law Attorneys, Featured Articles

What is Adult Adoption? Often times people don’t grow up in a ”traditional” family. Step families, grandparents, aunts or uncles raised someone else’s child. But, the relationship of parent-child exists. A strong bond between you and this other person, grew over time. Adult adoption is the formalizing of that relationship. Thus making the existing relationship legal and permanent. The Process of Adult Adoption The process of adult adoption with the help of an experienced attorney is fairly simple. The person to be adopted and the adoptive parent must sign a petition for adoption. Also, in step-parent adult adoption the non adopting natural parent signs theRead More →

Why Consider an Agreed Divorce?

2019-11-14
By: Todd A. Couvillon
On: November 14, 2019
In: Coronavirus Pandemic Lawyer in Chattanooga, Divorce, Domestic Relations, Family Law Attorneys, Featured Articles, Tennessee divorce attorney

So you decided that it’s over, it’s time to end the marriage. No matter why, no matter the trauma involved, you now must decide how to divorce. The urge to fight at all costs weighs heavily upon you. After all this person hurt you deeply. The level of pain and betrayal fills your very being. So, why consider an agreed divorce? Especially now! The coronavirus pandemic created a major backlog in courts, and the need to divorce more affordably. Contested Divorce Takes Emotional Toll You experienced trauma and emotional turmoil during the marriage.  But, a divorce battle takes a toll as well. Not only do you reliveRead More →

Tennessee Uncontested Divorce Process

2019-09-15
By: Todd A. Couvillon
On: September 15, 2019
In: Divorce, Domestic Relations, domestic relations attorneys, Family Law Attorneys, Tennessee divorce attorney

Steps for an Agreed Divorce When it’s time to file for a divorce, consider uncontested divorce. This is the simplest, most economical and least stressful solution. However, you and your spouse must agree on all aspects of the divorce. If not, then you must file as contested. Seek the advice of a family law attorney to begin the process.Read More →

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