If you are considering ending your marriage, it’s important to know what options are available to you. The state of Tennessee permits unhappily married couples to legally separate as an alternative to getting a divorce. This can be a preferable option for when the couple is unsure if they want to proceed with a divorce. …
Alimony, also called spousal support, is designed to provide financial assistance to disadvantaged spouses after a divorce. If you’re considering a divorce, it is important to understand how alimony works so you can be prepared as you navigate the process. In this post, we will examine the different types of alimony and the important factors …
The trial for Ethan Vanderpool has been postponed until May of 2021. The amount of discovery is tremendous and some of it is still coming in. An article about this is here in the Tennessean. Read full article here.
Going through a divorce is one of life’s most challenging experiences. It can be a time of raw emotions and stress. Even when the divorce is an amicable one, there are a lot of details and quite a bit of paperwork to manage, and it can feel overwhelming. It helps if you have an understanding …
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Earlier this year the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) implemented revisions to state child support law guidelines. The revisions are necessary to meet new federal requirements and will help align all child support orders with changing family economics while also improving the system for both custodial and noncustodial parents. The revisions are the first …
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If you’re going through divorce in Tennessee, it’s important to know what is considered marital property and how property will be divided up between you or your spouse. Lawyers and courts refer to this process as property division. Property division requires that all property is identified, classified, and valued. Tennessee is an “equitable distribution” state, …
Many times after a divorce becomes final and child custody has been agreed upon, one or both of the parents want to make changes to their child custody agreement. The best way to make those changes is to hire an experienced child custody attorney. It can get very complicated when you are navigating the child …
No one ever expects their marriage to end in divorce. But unfortunately, this is a reality for many couples across the country. And while any divorce can be emotionally devastating, this is especially true if you and your partner have children together. Although many parents can come to some kind of agreement about their child …
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Filing for divorce can be a stressful and painful experience. First marriages that end in divorce within five years account for 20% of all divorce cases. The dissolution of your union can be tough as you enter a struggle with your former partner. It may get even more complicated when fighting for child custody rights. …
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Some legal matters, such as proceeding to small claims courts or fighting a speeding ticket, don’t need an attorney. However, when facing a legal dispute, deal, or challenge, it would be prudent to hire experienced lawyers. Excellent legal representation comes at a price, but it is worth every penny, especially in delicate situations like a …
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