You’ve been trying to fix your marriage for years. It’s just not working. Finally, you tell your spouse that you believe the two of you should think about getting a divorce. You think it would be better for both of you to move ahead on your own. “No,” your spouse...
Going through a divorce as a mother can bring a huge amount of fear into your life. You may worry about how you will possibly bring up your children alone and be able to pay the bills at the same time. You'll wonder if you'll have any time for yourself again, and how...
If you are considering divorce, you will be aware that you cannot keep all your property. Your spouse will also claim some. Each state has different laws regarding how to divide assets in a divorce. How does Tennessee categorize property in a divorce? A Tennessee...
Alimony, also known as spousal support, can be a contentious issue in a divorce. Both the spouse paying alimony and the spouse receiving alimony want the amount paid to be fair, even if they disagree on what this amount should be. It is good for both sides to...
Life can bring with many challenging times. However, there are not many events that are as emotional and difficult to move forward with as divorce can be. For Tennessee couples going through a divorce, the focus may be on making it go as smoothly and quickly as...
If you and your spouse have decided to go your separate ways, it is important that you do whatever you can to make sure that you maintain your financial stability after the divorce is finalized. First, it is important that divorcing spouses compile all asset-related...
Spouses seeking alimony during their divorce may wonder when alimony may be awarded in Tennessee during divorce. Likewise, spouses that may end up paying alimony following their divorce may wonder on what basis alimony may be awarded. This makes understanding alimony...
You have probably heard horror stories from friends about how terrible their divorce was. You might have seen it first-hand if you supported them through the crisis. Now that you are about to divorce, you may be wondering if it will be as bad for you. Divorce does not...
Ending a marriage may be emotional, complicated and difficult. Understanding how divorce basically works under Tennessee law can help you navigate this process. Divorce grounds In Tennessee you must meet legal residency requirement and have legal grounds for filing...
Tennessee parents never want to do anything that will hurt their children. Unfortunately, some events in life may cause unavoidable emotional pain to children, such as when parents decide to divorce. However, parents can hopefully lessen the negative feelings that...
