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...
High-asset Divorce
Dealing with real estate during divorce proceedings
The family home is often one of the most contested assets in a divorce. Oftentimes, years of memories are tied to that property, and the thought of never stepping foot in there again can be difficult. The same can often be said of a beloved vacation property or cabin....
Splitting the home in a 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....
How can I find hidden assets from my marriage?
If you're facing a Tennessee divorce, you may discover during the process that it appears as if some of your marital assets have disappeared or at least dissipated. Could your soon-to-be ex-spouse be playing fast and loose with your jointly owned property? In some...
When divorce and bankruptcy collide
One thing that some spouses experience as a result of a divorce is bankruptcy. The relationship actually may have teetered on the brink over finances, as it's reported that 22% of divorces are tied to disagreements over money matters. It may even be couples at the...
How do we split our assets in divorce?
Dividing the fruits of a marriage in a divorce is typically a messy process, although it doesn't have to be. The damage can be mitigated by having a valid prenuptial agreement in place. Even without one, however, couples can still navigate these shoals with...
How can I keep my business in a divorce?
Some couples stay together for the kids, thinking misguidedly that living with two unhappy parents is better than growing up with divorced parents. But other couples remain in loveless unions because they worry their co-owned business might take too big of a hit in a...
Why you shouldn’t automatically fight for the family home
People going through divorce often cling to whatever represents security for them. Often, that can be the family home. It's understandable, especially when there are children involved, to want to minimize the stress and changes for them. Retaining the family home in a...
High-asset divorces are complicated
If you are in the middle of a high-asset divorce with your spouse, you may be wishing that you had signed a prenuptial agreement prior to getting hitched. Regardless, now you and your soon-to-be ex will need to negotiate the terms of your property settlement. Those...
How much are your spouse’s collectibles worth?
When divorces unfold, the spouses often get caught up in the emotional aspects of the split and fail to focus on the terms of the property settlement. This can be a major mistake because what you take away from the marriage is what will prepare you for the life ahead....
