Divorce
All of Tennesseeâs Celebrities Are Getting Divorced â or so it Seems
At least once a week, a headline pops up on the news about Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton getting a divorce. And every single week, one (or both) of them denies that itâs true. Over the past few weeks, however, the focus has shifted slightly to Gina and Pat Neely, the celebrity chef couple, and…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Mediation Process in Tennessee
If you and your spouse have decided to divorce, youâll 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…
Read MoreCommon âMythsâ Regarding Divorce in Tennessee
Weâve all heard the stories â a friend of a friend lost custody of her child because of a picture on Facebook, or your second cousinâs 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 isnât…
Read MoreAppealing the Judgeâs Ruling on Your Asset Division in Tennessee
We bet someone at some time in your life (probably your mother, if youâre anything like us) has uttered the words âLife isnât fairâ â and most likely, it was at a time when the last thing on earth you wanted to hear was that. But the sad truth is that when youâre in the…
Read MoreExceptions During Divorce Proceedings: Protecting Your Assets
When you get divorced in Tennessee, your judge will split your assets equitably. Now, that doesnât 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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