Divorce
How to Hire the Right Divorce Attorney
For many people, hiring a divorce attorney is the first time they have required the services of an attorney. Whether you are the plaintiff (the party initiating the divorce and filing the divorce papers) or the defendant (the party who receives the divorce papers) each of you must hire your own attorney. A divorce can…
Read MoreWhat is the Difference between Legal Separation and Divorce in Tennessee?
Legal separation is available in Tennessee, but it is not very popular. A legal separation is almost the same as divorce except neither party can remarry as they are still married in the eyes of the law. Depending on your personal circumstances, a legal separation might be a good option if you need to remain…
Read MoreHigh Asset Property Division – It’s Complicated
Regardless of the level of income of the couple, any divorce can be a complicated, tumultuous process. Ending a marriage and dividing a household in two is a life-changing experience for anyone, but when it comes to settling a complex, high-asset divorce it can get really complicated. After all of the couple’s assets have been…
Read MoreCommon Questions about the Divorce Process in Tennessee
When your marriage has come to an end it can be a scary, emotional time. You will have many questions as this represents a huge, stressful change in your life. Here we have a few typical questions about how the divorce process works in Tennessee – but remember that you are a unique individual with…
Read MoreDivorce and Taxes: What to Tell Your Accountant
For many people, tax season brings a lot of uncertainty and anxiousness. If you have recently gone through a divorce, it may create even more frustrations, especially if you and your former spouse have children together. Here are some things you should know: An accountant is a solid financial investment. There are a number of…
Read MoreDivorce and the Servicemembers’ Civil Relief Act
Couples who decide to divorce face a number of important decisions – about raising their children, about dividing their property about whether or not to seek support. When one half of that couple (or both halves) serve in the U.S. armed forces, there are additional unique challenges that civilian couples do not have to worry…
Read MoreThe Dangers of “Distracted” Marriages
Thanks to a number of initiatives launched in Tennessee over the last few years, we’re all well aware of the dangers of distracted driving. Marriages, however, are also in danger of going off the rails – and distraction may be a leading cause. Think about it: the things that make texting and driving dangerous are…
Read MoreUncontested Divorce in Tennessee – Is it Really Possible?
Yes, it is possible to get an uncontested divorce in Tennessee. An agreed, or uncontested divorce, is a lower-cost, lower-drama option for those couples who have come to a mutual understanding that their marriage is beyond repair. If you and your spouse do not have children together who are under the age of 18, if…
Read More10 Tips for Positive Communication for Parents During the Divorce Process
There was probably a lot of eye rolling when the news came out about Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin announcing their impending divorce as more of a “conscious un-coupling.” We might think of this as an attempt at a kinder, gentler divorce rather than the adversarial “war of the Roses” that celebrity divorces often resemble.…
Read MoreWhat Is Supported with Child Support?
If you and your spouse are planning to divorce and you have children under 18, one of you is probably going to have to pay child support. But many people don’t actually know what child support is for. The primary purpose of child support is to provide enough money to ensure that your child will…
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