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...
Divorce is a difficult process, and it often takes months or even years to come to a resolution and final decree. Legally ending your relationship can take a significant physical, emotional, mental and financial toll. It's important to have a support system around you...
If you've been told that alimony could be a factor in your divorce, it's normal to have questions about what the amount will be. While this is dependent on the factors specific to your divorce, there are some general rules to be aware of. However, keep in mind that...
A Tennessee judge has issued a ruling in a same-sex divorce case involving custody of the two women's daughter that is garnering national attention. The couple were legally married in Washington D.C. in 2014 before moving to Tennessee and establishing their residence...
For some parents, the likelihood of being able to see their child on a regular basis isn't very high. In many cases, this is because the parent and the child don't live close to each other. Think about a military member who is stationed overseas while his or her child...
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...
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...
Child custody agreements are meant to govern how parents handle common issues that come up with raising a child when they are no longer in a relationship. The custody agreement puts the child's best interests first. It shouldn't come as a surprise that as the child...
Now that the school year is nearing an end, parents are going to have to start making summer plans for their children. For the children who have parents who aren't in a relationship any longer, the summer months can actually be more stressful than the school year...
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...