Blog : Family Law

Once the painful decision to divorce has been reached, parents’ immediate concerns are naturally for their children and what will happen to them. While it is a stressful time for everyone involved, Brighter Day Law recognizes and values how important it is for your children to be allowed to spend as much quality time as […]

Are There Any Unique Challenges LGBTQ+ Couples Face When Divorcing in Tennessee? Fairly recently, the LGBT community received the right to marry in Tennessee. This, of course, is a win for the rights of same-sex couples. However, often marriage may be wonderful at first, but in time, some married couples may have to face the […]

How Are Paternity Issues Addressed in Colorado Law? Fathers can play an essential role in their children’s lives by providing emotional and financial support and guidance. However, questions of parentage can arise under certain circumstances, leading to complex and challenging legal disputes. Establishing paternity can be a vital step in ensuring the physical and psychological […]

How Can a Divorce Alter Your Estate Plans? Divorce is an often complicated legal procedure. As the couple disentangles their life, they must make decisions about custody arrangements, the division of assets, and other key issues. However, one aspect of the divorce process that may get overlooked is the impact of the split on the […]

What is the Process for Obtaining Emergency Custody in Tennessee? Co-parenting during divorce proceedings or after a divorce has been finalized is often a challenging balancing act that can be emotionally draining. Disagreements over what actions are in your child’s best interests are not uncommon and often require mediation or a ruling from the court […]

How Can You Protect Yourself From Harassment, Abuse, or Stalking in Tennessee? No one should have to live in fear of harm from another person. A restraining order is a legal document that restricts the movements and actions of one person to protect a victim from further injury. If the individual violates the terms of […]

Will Each Spouse Get Half of the Marital Assets Following a Colorado Divorce? Dividing property can be a complicated and painful part of dissolving your marriage after your finances and lives have been entwined. Assets often represent more than just money. There are frequently emotional attachments to particular objects, such as homes and heirlooms. So […]

Is Legal Separation the Right Choice for You? When getting married, everyone hopes that their union will last a lifetime. However, issues can arise in any relationship that may make one or both parties consider dissolving their marriage. If you are facing marital problems, it is vital to understand your legal options before making any […]

How Can the Wealth of One or Both Parents Impact the Amount of Child Support Paid Following a Tennessee Divorce? Child support is a complex and emotional topic for many divorcing couples. Most parents have questions regarding how much child support they will receive or be required to pay until their child reaches the age […]

Military life can be very hard on a family and it is a sad reality that military marriages are more likely to end in divorce than traditional marriages because the couple is forced to spend several months, and often, years apart from each other. However, regardless of how common they are, military divorces can get […]