Understanding the Mediation Process in Tennessee

If you and your spouse have decided to divorce, you’ll have to go through some form of mediation. Tennessee law requires it in most cases. But mediation is a great way to hash out how you handle your divorce in a neutral environment. If you and your spouse are in agreement about how you wish…

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Common “Myths” Regarding Divorce in Tennessee

We’ve all heard the stories – a friend of a friend lost custody of her child because of a picture on Facebook, or your second cousin’s brother has to pay Ÿ of his salary in spousal support until he dies. While the laws governing divorce in Tennessee are complicated, most of what you hear isn’t…

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Exceptions During Divorce Proceedings: Protecting Your Assets

When you get divorced in Tennessee, your judge will split your assets equitably. Now, that doesn’t necessarily mean 50/50, though sometimes it works out like that. An equitable distribution is based on what the judge thinks it fair for each spouse under the specific circumstances of your case. So, for example, if you keep the…

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