Property division is an issue no divorced couple can escape from. While some couples may have a prenuptial agreement that makes things more straightforward, others may be locked in a dispute over who gets what for months. During a time when it feels like everything...
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Year: 2015
What is reasonable visitation?
While standard visitation used to mean that the noncustodial parent had the children once a week during the evening and every other weekend, visitation schedules have evolved and are often much more generous. One common phrase heard in family law cases is the idea of...
Child support modifications: Significant change in income
While in some cases, an ordered child support amount may stay the same from the time of the order to when the child ages out, there are some circumstances under which the order would need to be modified. In general, either party may request to have the child support...
Tennessee couple can now legally divorce
Now that the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that same-sex couples can get married in any state, many are headed to the altar to finally legalize their unions. However, others are heading for divorce court. Because same-sex marriage was not recognized in all the states,...
Property divisions and prenups
Recently, celebrity couple Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck announced their plans to divorce. The announcement came just one day after the couple's 10th wedding anniversary, which has led to speculation that the timing may have had to do with California's 10-year rule...
Alimony considerations for people in Tennessee
In our previous post, we discussed how alimony has changed in recent times. That post is a good reminder that when you are divorcing, you often have to fight for what you want and need. We can stand beside you as you go through every step of the divorce process.If you...
How is alimony different today?
Alimony was largely set up in the first place because one spouse would not have nearly the ability to provide his or her own support if the marriage broke up. Many people married with the intent that only one spouse would work, while the other would take care of the...
What are child custody and visitation rights in Tennessee?
Child custody issues are hard for parents to deal with. In some cases, the parents might not be able to agree on anything about their child. This can include when the child sees which parent and who the child is allowed to visit. Parents who are going through child...
Contested versus uncontested divorces in Tennessee
Divorcing someone you once loved can be a hard journey. It isn't without some good points. In our previous blog post, we discussed some of the positive aspects of getting a divorce. If you are considering a divorce, you should try to focus on the positive aspects as...
Getting divorced has some positive points to look forward to
When some people think about divorce, they think about the negative aspects of the divorce. It is important for all people who are going through a divorce to realize that there are some positive points about getting a divorce.One thing that you might enjoy is the...