In 2020, Tennessee recorded over 50,500 new marriages or 7.3 per 1,000 people. In contrast, there were over 22,350 divorces or 3.2 per 1,000 people. From 2011 to 2021, the state had a 15% increase in marriages and a 23% decline in the divorce rate. Nationwide, the...
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Life insurance and divorce: What to consider
Among the many other things divorcing couples need to think about is their life insurance. With the complexities involved with dividing Tennessee property, figuring out child custody and support, and dealing with the emotional fallout involved with a divorce, it's...
How to plan in advance for hidden divorce costs
Although couples in Tennessee planning to divorce know their lives will change substantially after the final decree, many don't realize some of the financial implications of ending a marriage. Consider these unexpected consequences if you and your spouse are...
How Tennessee parents should talk to their kids about divorce
Divorce is hard for most Tennessee families. It’s difficult to explain to your children that their parents won’t be together anymore, particularly if they’re young. As painful as it might be, the conversation can’t be avoided. There are ways to make it easier on...
Men and women may react differently to divorce
Tennessee couples going through a divorce will have a litany of concerns. While there are fundamental parts to address, people often forget about differences between how males and females react to the entire process. How men and women might view a divorce There are...
How to have a child-centered divorce
Getting a divorce is an arduous process for parents and children in Tennessee and elsewhere. While parents deal with the emotional and mental turmoil associated with divorce, children may suffer from confusion, fear and other negative emotions. Parents can take...
Signs it might be time to consider a divorce
Marriage takes work, but the effort should naturally come from both spouses. It should not feel forced or warped. Perhaps the thought of divorce has crossed your mind on more than one occasion, but you do not know whether you should pursue it. While it might be easier...
The top 5 reasons for divorce
Tennessee residents certainly don’t go into marriage expecting to get a divorce. Unfortunately, things happen, and marriages end every day. With that in mind, experts compiled a list of the five most common reasons for couples to dissolve their marriages. Infidelity A...
Consider your pension when planning for a divorce
If you are about to begin the divorce process in Tennessee, do not forget to consider the value of your pension when doing your planning. Your spouse might want to claim a part of your pension, so you need to be familiar with the way pensions might be divided and how...
Filing taxes after a divorce
When couples in Tennessee undergo a divorce, they have many things to think about. The tax implications are probably one of the last things they consider. Nevertheless, the decisions they make in filing taxes after the divorce and the wording of their divorce...