Posts Tagged ‘family law’
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…
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 MoreModifying Your Parenting Plans and Support Payments
When you draw up your parenting plan, you base it on your current circumstances and the circumstances of your now ex-husband or wife. But sometimes things happen, and the parenting plan which worked for you at the time is no longer feasible. You may need to modify your parenting plan in order to keep providing…
Read MoreUncontested Divorce in Tennessee â 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 donât actually know what child support is for. The primary purpose of child support is to provide enough money to ensure that your child will…
Read MoreThe Fate of Sonya Hodgins and her Adoption Controversy
As family law attorneys, weâve been paying close attention to the Clarksville case involving a young girl who was taken from her adoptive parentsâ home and sent to Nebraska to live with her birth father. The story centers on Sonya Hodgins, age nine, and her father John McCaul. For those of you who donât follow…
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 MoreThe Importance of Pre-Nuptial Agreements
Getting married is exciting! You may be dreaming about your upcoming festivities, or planning your new life with children (or without them), feeling as happy as can be. So we completely understand why discussing a pre-nuptial agreement with your main squeeze might seem a bit uncomfortable. The truth is, a pre-nup is an excellent way…
Read MoreCongratulations, Rachel Sharp!
We are so incredibly proud to announce that our own Rachel Deanna Sharp has just been named a 2014 recipient of Super Lawyersâ 2014 Rising Star award! Because the Super Lawyers selection process involves peer nominations Ââ and because only 2.5% of nominated attorneys can be named a Rising Star â weâre even more thrilled…
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