All divorces require that marital property is divided between spouses. Some states divide this marital property according to the legal theory of community property, meaning that both marital assets and marital debts get divided equally between spouses. Other states,...
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Year: 2020
An overview of alimony in Tennessee
The laws in place that govern different aspects of divorce vary between states. This is why it is important that you first decide which state you will be divorcing in (which will usually be the state in which you currently reside) before taking the time to learn more...
What must you do before relocating with your child?
Parents can't pick up and relocate with their children when they get a whim if they're separated or divorced from their child's other parent. Instead, they must go through the legal process to petition a Tennessee judge to relocate whenever they wish to move over 100...
Financial impacts can come from a grey divorce
Going through a divorce at any age is a major change that requires you to make specific adjustments to your lifestyle. One of the primary reasons for this is that many individuals are going from a two-income household to a single-income household. This can be a big...
Help your child with their relationship with your ex
Dealing with their parents' divorce is something that's challenging for most children. They might worry about how they will be able to spend time with both adults. While this is easy in some cases, there are instances in which one parent might not be around as much as...
Equitable distribution factors for you to consider
Individuals who are going through a divorce will have to split up their property. This is done either by negotiating a settlement or by the court issuing a ruling that's determined by the judge. In Tennessee, the standard that's used is equitable distribution. This...
Custody considerations for medically complex children
Children who are medically complex and those who have special needs often count on their parents to care for them. When both parents live in the same home, they may be able to split the responsibilities. If the parents go through a divorce, coming up with a parenting...
Unexpected effects of the end of a marriage
Going through a divorce leads to some major life changes. Most people realize that there are going to be changes about where one party lives and how assets are divided. The changes that comes with this major life change don't end with only those practical matters....
Understand how child custody modifications can benefit your kids
The child custody order that governs your parenting relationship is set to work for the children at the time it is made. As the children grow and mature, their needs might change. This may necessitate a change in the parenting plan. These can't be made arbitrarily....
Protect yourself when divorcing a controlling ex
Some adults have a natural need to control the things that go on around them. While this might have been a manageable trait when you were married, it can be downright frustrating when you're divorcing. In some cases, it can become dangerous. You have to protect...