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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...
When divorcing in Tennessee, the court generally requires a list of how you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse plan to divide your assets. As described by Tennessee Code Title 36, you must show all your marital property splitting fairly. As noted by Kiplinger's Personal...
Planning your estate while married looks very different than when you are single. After you divorce, revising your estate plan should rank high in things you need to change. What is so important about changing your last wishes after divorce? Since the terms of your...
As a divorcing parent, you must figure out how to continue meeting your child's needs and serving their best interest while also navigating your own personal relationship with your co-parent. Unfortunately, matters in these cases are not always clear-cut. For example,...
One of the challenges many people face after divorce in Tennessee is the often-unanticipated change to their financial situation. Depending on the circumstances, many divorcees may experience feelings of uncertainty about how they will rebuild their savings. Even...
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...
Arranging child custody can take a significant portion of time during your divorce settlement. Because you and your spouse may have different ideas of what your children need, negotiating an agreeable deal may not happen right away. Creating the best custody...
If you and your spouse have decided to end your marriage, does this mean an end to the family business, too? Your business will be front and center during the property division phase of your divorce. Here are three options to consider in determining its fate. Sell the...