On behalf of White & White, Attorneys at Law | Mar 18, 2020 | 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...
On behalf of White & White, Attorneys at Law | Feb 26, 2020 | 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...
On behalf of White & White, Attorneys at Law | Feb 23, 2020 | Divorce
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...
On behalf of White & White, Attorneys at Law | Feb 14, 2020 | 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...
On behalf of White & White, Attorneys at Law | Feb 12, 2020 | 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...
On behalf of White & White, Attorneys at Law | Feb 6, 2020 | child custody, Divorce
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...
On behalf of White & White, Attorneys at Law | Jan 8, 2020 | 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...
On behalf of White & White, Attorneys at Law | Dec 23, 2019 | Divorce, high-asset divorce
When couples divorce in Tennessee, one of the assets they have a hard time dividing up is the marital home. Sometimes even vacation homes can give rise to conflict. Couples have many different options to choose from when it comes to splitting real estate in a divorce....
On behalf of White & White, Attorneys at Law | Dec 23, 2019 | Divorce
Navigating a Tennessee divorce is unquestionably difficult, and it may, too, prove anxiety-inducing if you have concerns about moving forward financially in your ex’s absence. At White & White, Attorneys at Law, we recognize that the more you understand about the...
On behalf of White & White, Attorneys at Law | Dec 21, 2019 | Divorce
When a Tennessee resident owns and operates a separate business before a marriage, he or she may wish to consider asking for a signed prenuptial agreement. In some cases, a soon-to-be marriage partner may view this request as offensive or an indication that a...
