Many divorcing spouses believe that the most important aspect of a divorce settlement is the process of asset division. They may heavily prioritize ensuring that they are awarded the family home, vacation home or car. However, in doing so, they may fail to realize...
Protection and Understanding Legal Guidance
Year: 2020
How can I stop supervised visitation?
Most parents are able to spend time with their children alone, even if they are no longer in a relationship with the other parent. They may be able to enjoy quality time with their children, from taking them to restaurants, on day trips, and even out of state or out...
How can I be optimistic about post-divorce life?
Many people cite the period of divorce as one of the most stressful and tumultuous periods of their lives. It's human nature to favor security over change, so any massive amount of change such as this is deeply uncomfortable for many people.If much of your identity is...
How can alimony affect taxes?
If you are going through a divorce and you earn significantly more than your spouse, it is very likely that you will be ordered to pay alimony. This may feel frustrating and unfair, especially if you believe that you'll have to suffer financially as a result.While...
Explaining custody to children sensitively
If you are no longer in a relationship with the other parent of your child, it is likely that you are in a position where you share custody or have a visitation agreement in place. You may not currently be satisfied with the current agreement, but you will have to...
Dividing marital assets in Tennessee
Going through a divorce means that you need to make yourself familiar with different laws and processes. While this may feel overwhelming and tedious right now, taking early action to understand how the divorce process works could make for a better outcome.Dividing...
Should you file for divorce now or after the new year begins?
Many people have new year's resolutions. While they may include eating healthier or exercising more, filing for a divorce is not commonly cited. That said, many people see the new year as an opportunity to get a fresh start, and they may think about what they want to...
Dealing with negative feelings about visitation
If you are no longer in a relationship with the other parent of your child, you will likely need to share custody with them or have a visitation arrangement in place. If you are used to spending the majority of time with your child and they are very attached to you,...
Can I avoid paying alimony in Tennessee?
If you are going through a divorce and you earn a higher income than your divorcing spouse, you may be concerned that forced alimony or spousal support payments will financially cripple you for years to come.The fact is that alimony is very common at the end of a...
Resolving custody can be done through teamwork
If you have found yourself in a child custody dispute because you and your ex disagree on what is best for your children, you may think that you'll need to take an aggressive approach and challenge them in court. While this may be the case in some circumstances, you...