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Marriage is an exciting new chapter, especially for couples entering a second marriage later in life. But this time, couples are bringing more financial experience, established careers, children, retirement accounts or real estate into the relationship than they did...
Children can bring joy and meaning into a marriage, but parenting also introduces stress, financial pressure and emotional demands that may affect a relationship over time. While children alone do not cause divorce, family dynamics and parenting challenges can...
For older adults who are going through a divorce, it is important to consider the financial realities and how the divorce can impact retirement planning. Many couples work jointly to plan for retirement and may have originally planned to retire around the same time,...
Many people who are going through a divorce don’t realize how much they’ll have to do to end their marriage. Each decision that’s made can lead to financial and emotional impacts. In some cases, the decisions have permanent implications, so they must be considered...
No-fault divorce statutes require that the courts focus on practical issues, not allocating responsibility for the decline of the marital relationship. Tennessee does also allow fault-based divorces when there is proof of serious marital misconduct. The misconduct of...
Many divorces occur because spouses grow apart over time. No-fault divorce laws help protect the privacy of those who find that their values and priorities no longer align and choose to end their marriage. Other times, people may decide to file for divorce due to far...
Discovering a spouse’s infidelity is a painful experience that brings deep emotional turmoil. Despite the pain, you may wonder how this breach of trust influences your legal rights during a divorce. While Tennessee allows for "no-fault" filings based on irreconcilable...
Remaining in the family home is one of the living arrangements divorcing spouses choose. It saves money since no one will be moving out immediately and minimizes disruption for children. However, this option can lead to conflicts when proper structures are not set. A...
Managing your finances while preparing for divorce is one of the most stressful aspects of the entire process. You face uncertainties about your financial future just when emotions are running high. This leads to a critical question: Should you open a separate bank...
When addiction drains a family’s finances, dividing debt in divorce gets complicated. Tennessee judges don’t split everything evenly; they focus on who created the debt and whether it benefited the household. If your spouse’s gambling or substance use caused major...