Having to part with the possessions you worked hard to get can be difficult, but doing so is a reality in divorces. You have to make sure that you have a clear head when it comes time to divide property because letting your emotional attachment to the items rule can...
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Your credit might suffer after you get a divorce
Getting divorced can impact every aspect of your life. There is one area that it can impact that you might not be able to fully control -- your credit score. This is because when you get a divorce, you and your ex have to divide the property that you have amassed....
Why prenuptial agreements are important in remarriage
According to a 2013 study, in 40 percent of new marriages, at least one of the spouses has been previously married. Financial analysts say that for these couples, prenuptial agreements are particularly important. While many people are concerned that bringing up the...
Emotional ties can’t determine property division
Dividing your property after a divorce is something that can be emotional. This is especially true when items like the marital home and other sentimental assets are having to be divided. The emotional tie to these assets isn't something that can dictate what happens...
Keeping the marital home isn’t always ideal
One of the biggest assets that many couples own is their home. When the couples opt to divorce, the question about who gets to keep the house is one that is central to the property division process. It is important that you think carefully about what it means to keep...
A level head is necessary during the property division process
In our previous blog post, we discussed some of the factors that can affect property division in a divorce. Those factors aren't the only ones that can affect your divorce. Other factors, such as your preferences, your ex's preferences and your willingness to...
What factors might affect a property division settlement?
The property division process of some divorces is fairly simple. In others, it is a lot more complex. If you and your spouse have acquired considerable assets, such as real estate holdings, you might find that the property division process is complicated because of...
Know the property types before trying to divide property
Going through a divorce in Tennessee means that you will have to divide property based on what is fair and equitable. Tennessee doesn't handle property division based on a 50-50 split. In addition to trying to determine what is fair and equitable, we will have to...
Marital property laws in Tennessee
When two people marry, they hope that they will be together forever. Statistically, there are a high percentage of cases in which that does not happen. For that reason, it is critical for people in states like Tennessee to understand marital property laws.In...
What topics might come up in a divorce case?
When you are going through a divorce, you need to prepare yourself to have to discuss several different factors. If you know what factors are going to come into the picture during your divorce, you can think about them ahead of time so that you can be prepared for the...