On behalf of White & White, Attorneys at Law | Jul 1, 2020 | 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...
On behalf of White & White, Attorneys at Law | Jun 23, 2020 | Divorce
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...
On behalf of White & White, Attorneys at Law | Jun 12, 2020 | Divorce
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...
On behalf of White & White, Attorneys at Law | May 27, 2020 | Divorce
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,...
On behalf of White & White, Attorneys at Law | May 19, 2020 | 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...
On behalf of White & White, Attorneys at Law | Apr 25, 2020 | 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...
On behalf of White & White, Attorneys at Law | Apr 2, 2020 | Divorce
Marital property consists of everything that you and your spouse acquired together during the marriage. This includes a business that you built together. Divorce requires you to split all marital property equitably, though not necessarily equally. According to...
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...
