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Why Being Separated But Living Together Might Not Be a Good Idea

Divorce is a difficult situation that can take a toll on any family. In particular, post-divorce living arrangements require careful consideration of various factors.

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What Should Be Included in Any Parenting Plan?

Going through a divorce is never easy, especially when children are involved. In divorces that involve children, a detailed and comprehensive parenting plan is a must. These plans are a crucial part of determining the relationship between two parents who are no longer together. However, the process of creating a parenting plan might seem overwhelming. You might feel worried that you will forget to address something important in this plan.

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Enforcement and Modification of Parenting Plans

Whether you’ve been divorced for one year or for 10 years, maintaining a workable parenting plan is essential for all couples who share custody or parenting time of children.

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What Expenses Does Child Support Cover?

It can be difficult to imagine parenting after your divorce. During this challenging time, finances are an important consideration. You need to know what child support covers – and what it doesn’t – as you take steps forward in your new life.

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How to Modify a Child Support Arrangement

During a Tennessee divorce, quality child support agreements are usually established to cater to the financial needs of the children living with a single parent. However, different changes in circumstance – such as an income decrease, an increase in the child's needs, or a new child – can make the originally agreed child support amount unreasonable.

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Stepparent Adoption & Divorce

Parenthood comes with heavy responsibilities, and not everyone is prepared for what it requires. Sometimes, a stepparent can fill the role of mom or dad in a way that a biological parent isn’t prepared to do.

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Dispelling Adoption Myths

Adoption is a beautiful and powerful way to change a child’s life. If you are considering adopting a child in Tennessee, it is important to know what’s reality – and what’s a myth – as you begin the process. Believing a lie could set you back months or even years along your adoption journey.

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Why It’s Worth It To Fight A Traffic Violation

If you have been recently pulled over for speeding or another type of driving infraction you may be wondering if it’s worth it to fight the violation. After all, with a million things on the to-do list, taking the time to appeal the violation may seem more of a headache in the long run. The majority of folks in this situation probably accept the penalties and move forward. But should you? I’d suggest not.

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DUI Penalties in Tennessee

You got a DUI in Memphis, Covington, Cordova, or Germantown, Tennessee. If you are like many of the DUI clients represented by Shannon A. Jones, Attorney at Law, you are probably mad at the officer who stopped you and perhaps angrier at yourself for getting one.

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Domestic Violence in Tennessee: What to Do First

Sadly, domestic violence is an ongoing problem in Tennessee. Regardless of the circumstances, however, if you believe you are a victim of domestic violence, you must take action immediately.

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