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Tennessee is an equitable division state, which can make divorces more difficult than in other states. Equitable Division does not necessarily mean “equal” division; many factors come into play when determining who gets what in the divorce. If your spouse is spending money on his or her paramour, or if your spouse has wasted marital…

A Silent Ticking Time Bomb: The Perils of Ignoring That Divorce Notice Picture this: a set of divorce papers sits unopened on your kitchen table, quietly ticking away like a time bomb. It’s easy to think that if you ignore them long enough, they might just disappear. Being served with divorce papers can feel like…

The Shocking Reality Behind Divorce Tactics Did you know that nearly 50% of divorces involve some form of financial deceit? Imagine this: half of all people going through a divorce are also battling under-the-table maneuvers and hidden agendas. That’s like playing a high-stakes game where half the players are bluffing! If you’ve recently been blindsided…

In the majority of divorces, debt is also divided between the two spouses. This includes credit card debts, mortgages, car loans, lines of credit, and any other type of loan that was taken out during the marriage. However, there are a few exceptions to this rule. For instance, if one spouse took on all of…

If you are approaching divorce in Tennessee, you might be concerned about how this turbulent event will affect your children. This a common source of stress among parents, and you may be wondering how to limit any negative effects for your children. While it is true that divorce can take its toll on your young ones,…

Maybe you and your spouse have made the decision together to go through with a divorce, or maybe it’s a decision that you made all on your own. No matter how you decide, the question is: what comes next? What to Expect Next The first step in moving forward is to file a petition for…

A contested divorce is when spouses cannot agree on one or more terms of the divorce, such as property division, child custody, who gets the house, who is responsible for the debt, or alimony. If a couple cannot come to an agreement, then they will have to go to court, where a judge will make…

Alimony can be vital for divorcing spouses in Tennessee. Various studies have established that divorce can lead to serious financial pressures for spouses, and women may face disproportionately high levels of economic hardship. Alimony can alleviate some of these pressures, and it is important to approach this potential source of support in the most efficient manner possible….

Divorce may seem daunting for spouses approaching this legal process for the first time. Even those who have been through prior divorces might be unclear on how Tennessee dissolves marriages. While internet research can provide plenty of basic information, divorce is a highly personal process that varies depending on the situation of each individual spouse….

With the unrest we see across the planet right now, attacks on our military bases in the Middle East and what not, it is important for military parents to understand their rights regarding their children in the event of a deployment. T.C.A. 36-7-101, et seq establishes rights of deploying parents of Tennessee children. This article…