Divorce and Property Rights during Asset Division in Tennessee

Marriage is a contract, and divorce is the legal dissolution of that contract. When the two parties separate, they will each try to assert the right to certain property that the two once owned together. The division of assets is often the most contentious aspect of a divorce, unless there are children involved and there…

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Divorce 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…

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Uncontested 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…

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What 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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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 ¾ 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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