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How can I save money on my divorce?
There is much to say about the emotional effects of divorce, but the financial effects can be just as devastating. Many people focus on the costs that come into play after divorce, such as alimony and child support payments. However, this ignores that a divorce on its...
How much is your small business worth for divorce purposes?
During your divorce, you probably realize you must give some marital assets to your spouse. If your small business is part of the marital estate, your partner probably has an ownership interest in it. While you likely have some options for dealing with your small...
4 topics you may want to cover in your parenting plan
While sharing parental duties with a former spouse certainly has its challenges, you can likely avoid dozens of pitfalls by writing a comprehensive parenting plan. This binding agreement supplements your custody order by further defining the responsibilities and...
Why should you get a prenuptial agreement?
Tennessee residents like you want to enjoy a happy life after marrying. But in years past, signing a prenuptial agreement was counterintuitive to that. Many people thought you did not need this agreement. This is because it indicated you thought your marriage would...
The importance of a QDRO when dividing a 401K
Tennessee residents who are getting divorced know they must split a variety of assets with their spouse as part of their marital split. This may include homes, vehicles, savings accounts and even retirement accounts. When it comes to employer-sponsored 401K plans,...
How does sweat equity relate to divorce?
You may own a piece of real estate or a business that you consider solely yours and not something your spouse has a stake in. If you should divorce your spouse, you might find a court considers your separate property to actually be marital property. This can happen if...
Can I get sole custody of my children?
In the not-so-distant past, it was almost assumed that, in the event of a divorce, the mother would end up with the children. However, times have changed and views on parenting are different, both in common opinion and in the court of law. Namely, it is relatively...
Avoiding social media toxicity during a divorce
Tennessee families often share their lives online with their friends, neighbors and relatives. During a divorce, however, taking a break from social media may help avoid complications. Online interactions with a soon-to-be ex-spouse could develop into a highly toxic...
Changes in circumstances can change child support obligations
The court does not expect that a child support order will go unchanged for the duration of the obligation. Children’s needs change, parents' situations change and therefore the child support order may need to change. For this reason, the Department of Human Services...
3 tips for making joint custody work
When you have grown accustomed to having your child sleep under the same roof as you every night, you may find it difficult to adjust to a new custody arrangement. Even if the relationship between you and your son or daughter’s other parent is relatively amicable, you...
