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Determining parental fitness is a crucial and sensitive aspect of custody battles in family court. The pinnacle concern is the well-being and safety of the child, but the path to such determinations is fraught with complexity and requires careful attention.

In the case of divorce or separation, co-parenting can sometimes become a contentious issue. While most couples can sort things out amicably, disputes can arise when one parent introduces a new partner to the children.

To put it bluntly, college education isn't cheap. But if you can make it possible, it's an investment that can reap substantial rewards for your children. A degree can open doors to life-changing connections, robust career opportunities, and endless facets of personal growth.

According to the Administration for Children and Families, the United States child support program served 13.2 million children in the country in 2021. That's 1 in 5 children. 20% of children rely on child support. So what happens when one parent isn't keeping up with their payments?

According to the CDC, the divorce rate in Tennessee in 2021 was 3.3 per 1,000 inhabitants of the state. Divorce can be complicated at the best of times, but the process can become even more complex if one or both spouses in a divorcing couple has a high net worth.

No one wants to think about their marriage breaking down before it’s begun. However, divorce is a real possibility any rational adult should consider to avoid potential issues and surprises down the road.

Even after you end your marriage, it may still be possible to find love and happiness again. However, those considering remarriage after divorce need to understand how remarrying could affect their divorce matters and post-divorce obligations related to alimony, child support, or even child custody.

The 50 states had differing viewpoints and laws regarding same-sex unions and marriages prior to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in 2015 in Obergefell v. Hodges, which legalized same-sex unions.

Being charged with a crime can be a terrifying event, and trying to figure out your rights and options can be a daunting task on your own. If you’ve been charged with a crime following a search and seizure in Tennessee and need a skilled criminal defense attorney, call me, Fisher Wise, at the Law Offices of Fisher Wise in Chattanooga.

According to statistics from the Crime in Tennessee annual report, there were 502,706 total reported crimes statewide in 2021. In Tennessee, a person arrested and charged with an offense may need to go through the criminal trial process to determine whether they’re innocent or guilty.