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Tennessee lawmakers propose new child custody payment law
Legal guardians of Tennessee children whose parents cannot care for them because of drug addiction often face serious financial issues. This burden often falls to grandparents, aunts and uncles who want to ensure these children enjoy a stable upbringing. Tennessee...
How to financially prepare for divorce
According to Debt.org, the average cost of divorce today is $15,000 per person. The total cost includes court fees, attorney fees and fees for other professionals, including accountants, real estate agents, tax consultants and the like. Though the cost of divorce per...
Make assets your business when considering divorce
Many Tennessee marriage experts will tell you that having an equal hand in your joint pocketbook is best practice from the start. But after years together, you and your spouse have likely migrated to handling separate aspects of your relationship. Now that you are...
Treat your ex like a business colleague
Divorce means the end of a marriage. However, if you have kids, a new relationship must begin — preferably a positive one. This may be easier if you have an amicable divorce, but it is possible even for couples in contentious situations. The key to a positive working...
Splitting the family business in a divorce
The division of marital assets is an essential component of a Tennessee divorce. Spouses must identify and provide the value of each item, from vehicles and real estate to bank accounts and retirement funds. Unfortunately, not all assets are easily split, especially...
Important estate planning considerations amid divorce
When you made the decision to marry, you probably felt as if nothing could ever come between you and your partner, and you may have placed a good deal of trust in this person at that time. As a result, you may have decided to give your spouse certain rights and powers...
Research shows shared parenting benefits children
Unless there is a history of domestic violence or substance abuse, most researchers agree that after divorce, children are better off living with both parents. The courts do not disagree, although Tennessee statutes note that when determining custody, judges should...
Good and bad candidates for divorce mediation
When it comes to divorce proceedings, it does not always have to be the stress-filled, name-calling fiasco that television and the movies often portray. Mediation offers an alternative way to decide on asset and debt division as well as child custody. While this...
What happens to stock options during divorce?
Although Tennessee is not a 50-50 state when it comes to dividing assets during divorce, there could still be some surprises. Namely, stock options could be one of your concerns if you fall into the high-asset category. On a basic level, the court could divide all of...
Do stepparents have legal rights?
Research on the health and well-being of children suggests that the more caring, supportive adults involved in a child's life, the better. When children have multiple adult role models who take an interest in their life, it leads to higher self-esteem, reduced risk of...
