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  • 2024
    • March
      • What Can I Do About a Toxic Co-Parent?
    • February
      • Are Mothers Always Awarded Child Custody?
    • January
      • How to Stay Positive During a Custody Battle
      • What Not to Say During a Custody Battle
  • 2023
    • December
      • What Should I Include in My Will?
    • November
      • Does Everyone Need a Will?
    • October
      • Estate Planning for Blended Families: Navigating the Unique Challenges & Ensuring Fairness
    • August
      • Navigating the Complexities of Grandparent Visitation Rights in the United States
    • July
      • How to Know When It's Time to Get a Divorce
      • The Importance of Comprehensive Parenting Plans
    • June
      • Types of Alimony: Which One is Right for Your Situation?
      • Helping Children Cope with Divorce
      • Understanding Child Custody Laws
    • May
      • How Relocation Affects Child Custody
    • April
      • Co-Parenting: Must-Read Dos & Don'ts
    • March
      • How is Child Support Determined in Tennessee?
    • February
      • How Much Child Support Can be Taken Out of My Paycheck?
      • Tennessee’s Child Support Program FAQs
  • 2022
    • December
      • Can I Still Get a Divorce if My Divorce Papers Aren’t Signed?
      • What Should I Bring to My Divorce Consultation?
    • November
      • The Advantages and Disadvantages of an Uncontested Divorce
      • Surviving the Holidays During a Divorce
    • September
      • Phrases to Avoid When Co-Parenting
      • Co-Parenting with a Narcissist
    • August
      • Types of Co-Parenting
      • Co-Parenting With a Difficult Ex
    • June
      • When Does Child Support End in Tennessee?
      • Does Child Support Automatically Change if a Parent Gets a New Job?
    • May
      • What is Child Support Supposed to Be Used For?
      • Tennessee’s Child Support Laws
    • April
      • If I Adopt a Child and Then Separate From My Partner, Do I Still Need to Pay Child Support?
    • March
      • Tennessee Adoption Rules
    • February
      • What Parents Need to Know About Surrogacy in Tennessee
      • Guidelines to Foster in Tennessee
    • January
      • Determining Deductions and Credits After Divorce
  • 2021
    • December
      • Gift-Giving Tips for Divorced Parents
    • October
      • Pros and Cons of Joint Child Custody
      • Creating a Child Custody Plan for the Holidays
    • September
      • How Quickly Can a Divorce Be Processed in Tennessee?
      • Does Fault in Alimony Apply in Tennessee?
    • August
      • If My Spouse Remarries Do I Have to Continue Paying Alimony?
      • How is Alimony Determined in Tennessee?
    • June
      • I Want To Surrender My Parental Rights - Now What?
      • What is the Adoption Process in Tennessee?
      • What is Tennessee Fosters Hope?
    • May
      • Adult Adoption in Tennessee - Can I Adopt an Adult?
    • April
      • Are Women More Likely to Have Custody of the Children?
    • March
      • We are celebrating our 10-year anniversary!
      • Who Gets Child Custody When the Parents are Unmarried?
    • February
      • Five Mistakes That Sabotage Your Chances of Child Custody
      • A Dad's Survival Guide to Divorce
    • January
      • Advice for Divorcing Parents
  • 2020
    • December
      • New Year's Resolutions for Newly Divorced People
    • November
      • How to Bring Back the Holiday Magic for Children of Divorced Parents
      • Creating a Parenting Plan that Benefits the Entire Family
    • October
      • How are Assets and Debts Divided in a Tennessee Divorce?
    • September
      • Does Cheating Impact a Divorce Case?
    • August
      • Should I get a Divorce or Legal Separation?
      • What are the Grounds for Divorce in Tennessee?
    • July
      • 6 Tips for Successful Co-Parenting [Infographic]
    • June
      • What should I consider when deciding to adopt?
      • What to Consider when Designing a Parenting Plan
    • May
      • What you Need to Know About Divorcing with Kids
      • Who will get the house in the divorce?
      • Mortgages need care during a divorce
      • Is it Possible to Change a Permanent Parenting Plan After a Divorce in Tennessee?
    • March
      • Moving Away With the Kids After a Divorce
      • Custodial Grandparents in Opioid Epidemic May Get Financial Help
    • February
      • What Are Good Ways to Prepare Children for an Adopted Sibling?
    • January
      • Enforcing Child Support in Tennessee
      • Factors Tennessee Considers When Awarding Alimony
      • What to Know About Eligibility to Adopt
  • 2019
    • December
      • Dealing With a 401k in a Divorce
      • The Right Attitude Can Significantly Affect a Custody Dispute
      • How Is Child Custody Decided in Tennessee?
      • Father’s Rights When a Man Is Not Married to His Child’s Mother
      • DNA Testing May Lead to Surprises
    • November
      • Should I Hire a Financial Professional for My Divorce?
      • Hidden Tax Implications of Divorce
      • How Can I Help My Adoptive Child During Divorce?
      • There Is More Than One Option for Child Custody Arrangements
    • October
      • What Are Benefits Unique to Joint Custody?
      • Understanding Tennessee’s New Law About Enforceable PACAs
      • Do Grandparents Have Rights in Tennessee?
    • August
      • Apprenticeships: The Win-Win Scenario
      • Bracket Contest Winners
      • Bracket Contest – One Game to Go!
      • PW Opens Louisville, Kentucky Office
      • Brackets for Babies
      • Four Things Every Business Owner Should Know About General Liability Insurance
      • The Laws & Basics of Workers Compensation in Tennessee
      • The Legal Importance of Human Resources Activities
      • The Benefits of an Employee Handbook
      • Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Changes and Resources
      • TN Supreme Court and 6th Circuit Court of Appeals Affirm Summary Dismissals Favoring Peterson White Clients – Peterson White, LL
      • Peterson White Attorneys Obtain Summary Dismissal of Personal Injury Claim Against Large Retailer – Peterson White, LLP
      • Legal FAQs Regarding Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis and Kentucky Marriage Licenses – Peterson White, LLP
      • Be Smart This Labor Day Weekend – Peterson White, LLP
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