by Mandy Hancock Law | Jun 1, 2026 | Adoption, Divorce
Key Takeaways: Stepparent adoption creates a permanent legal parent-child relationship Once finalized, the adoptive parent has the same rights and responsibilities as a biological parent If divorce happens before adoption is finalized, the process may be delayed or... by Mandy Hancock Law | May 5, 2026 | Divorce, Family Law
When you decide to divorce, at some point, the question shifts from “Is this really happening?” to “How am I actually going to handle this?” Despite what you may have heard, the truth is that you are not required to hire an attorney going into... by Mandy Hancock Law | Apr 22, 2026 | Divorce, Family Law
Deciding to end a marriage is rarely a quick or impulsive decision. For many people, it comes after a long period of reflection. They’re thinking through what’s working, what isn’t, and what life might look like moving forward. If you’re at the... by Mandy Hancock Law | Mar 4, 2026 | Divorce, Family Law
Alimony can shape life after divorce in ways many people don’t expect. For one spouse, it may determine whether financial stability is possible. For the other, it may mean long-term payment obligations that affect future income and planning. In Tennessee, spousal... by Mandy Hancock Law | Mar 2, 2026 | Divorce, Family Law
Most people going through a divorce know what’s in their checking account. Far fewer know where everything else is. This is especially true when years of investments, business interests, and long-term financial planning are involved. Divorce is both an emotional and... 
by Mandy Hancock Law | Oct 31, 2025 | Divorce
Every divorce has two stories: the one that ends a marriage, and the one that begins after it. In Knoxville and across the United States, families face the real weight of that change, emotionally, financially, and legally. According to the Centers for Disease Control...