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....
Divorce
Alternative option if you did not create a prenuptial agreement
For some couples, writing up a prenuptial agreement before tying the knot is a smart move. For other couples, especially those who are young and do not have much in terms of assets, a prenup may not make a lot of sense. However, after the marriage, putting protections...
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 to expect when filing for a divorce in Tennessee
Divorce is often complicated, and you may worry about the impact that a drawn-out process will have on your family. If you are considering a divorce in Tennessee, here is what you can expect. Complaint and counter-complaint The process begins when you file a complaint...
How a gray divorce may affect asset and property division
Spouses over the age of 50 may have accumulated valuable assets during a long-term marriage. Depending on each individual's plans for his or her lifestyle after divorce, spouses may need to consider their post-marital budgets carefully when negotiating property...
Talking with your partner about a prenup
A prenup can help you plan for your future. In light of a divorce, having a prenup can prevent significant financial losses. Because it often simplifies the process of separating marital property, you may also reduce the impact that divorce has on your mental and...
What are ways to deal with debt before divorce?
The question of what to do with your debt may become one of the more complicated aspects of your divorce. Over the course of your marriage, you and your spouse have accumulated debt together in a number of ways, likely with credit cards but also through loans and...
Coping with divorce stress
Going through a divorce can summon a range of stressful emotions, from sadness to rage and everything between. Some of these stresses diminish with the passage of time. As for the rest, powering through them may be the only option. However, some strategic efforts to...
Determining whether to cash out 401(k) funds in your divorce
Past posts on this blog touched upon the fact that retirement assets (such as a 401(k) account) become subject to property division in your divorce. Yet when you find yourself in need of immediate funds (for expenses such as new housing, schooling or vocational...
3 ways to protect your credit score during your divorce
If you are thinking about ending your marriage, you may be looking forward to your new life after your divorce. Still, you may worry about having enough financial resources to support yourself. While Tennessee law entitles you to an equitable share of the marital...
