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When a marriage falls apart, it is rarely ever just one thing that causes this to happen. It is often a culmination of actions, arguments, words, behaviors and more. However, sometimes these different factors can tie back to a few common origin points, such as...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...