If you are in the middle of a divorce, now is one of the most important times for you to protect your finances. Spousal support can become burdensome for the person who has to pay, so your wallet may be more vulnerable than ever before. Matters become more complicated...
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Keeping your inheritance in a divorce settlement
If you inherited property from a loved one, you might worry about losing it if you divorce. According to the Tennessee Board of Law Examiners, Tennessee is an equitable distribution state. As a result, the court divides marital property equitably but not necessarily...
How can you adjust to the workforce after being a stay-at-home parent?
When going through a divorce, a lot of components of your life have to change. If your duties within the marriage were to stay home with the children, you may feel overwhelmed at the prospect of returning to work. How can you return to work after being a stay-at-home...
What happens if your spouse refuses to sign divorce papers?
If you are ready to end your marriage, you may be looking forward to a speedy and low-stress divorce. Your spouse, unfortunately, may have different ideas. That is, if your husband or wife wants to remain in the marriage, he or she may be looking for ways to drag out...
How may I differentiate marital property from separate property?
When divorcing in Tennessee, the court generally requires a list of how you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse plan to divide your assets. As described by Tennessee Code Title 36, you must show all your marital property splitting fairly. As noted by Kiplinger's Personal...
Talking to the kids about divorce
Divorces often create upheaval in the lives of those who go through them. This is particularly true for the children of divorcing parents. When told the news, kids may have wide-ranging reactions, including feeling various emotions and having a number of concerns....
Can you determine a satisfactory custody agreement?
Arranging child custody can take a significant portion of time during your divorce settlement. Because you and your spouse may have different ideas of what your children need, negotiating an agreeable deal may not happen right away. Creating the best custody...
How can I improve communication with my co-parent?
Managing joint custody after divorce is often one of the most challenging parts of the entire process. Particularly if you and your ex-spouse are not on congenial terms, figuring out how to keep the focus on the kids and away from the conflict between you might seem...
Looking for hidden assets during a divorce
To keep a greater share of their money or assets, some people may hide assets from their spouse as they head for or go through a divorce. As an equitable distribution state, judges in Tennessee seek to divide divorcing couples’ shared property in a way that is fair...
What factors could impact a child custody decision?
Judges consider many aspects of a child’s life when making custody decisions. Child custody is one of the most important types of cases judges handle because they have such a huge impact on the lives of children. Due to this, the court takes custody matters seriously....