When faced with child custody issues as unwed parents in Tennessee you can easily feel overwhelmed by the law and the uncertainty the situation may cause. We also understand that Tennessee law language can be ambiguous and often difficult to understand at a glance. Tennessee law has simple standards in place to recognize child custody …
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Unfortunately, married life doesn’t always work out as planned — and filing for divorce can be a complicated process. If you’re considering divorce, there are specific guidelines and rules that you should be aware of in Tennessee. For example: You must reside in the state for a minimum of 60 days before filing for divorce. …
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Divorces are never easy, and rarely are they amicable and full of agreed-upon terms from the onset. You may be looking to get your divorce over as quickly as possible. While that is understandable, rushing through the process could lead you to make mistakes in your divorce agreement. Agreeing to a settlement is the ideal …
When negotiating a divorce settlement, the goal should be to reach an agreement fair to both you and your ex-spouse. Of course, what both parties see as “fair” during a divorce can vary drastically, especially when it isn’t an uncontested divorce. Animosity, hurt feelings, and bruised egos often get in the way of smooth negotiations. …
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You don’t want to waste money on a lawyer who won’t fight for you. But you also don’t want to waste time trying to find that attorney. The realization that your marriage is coming to an end is never a happy one, but the process doesn’t need to be harder than it has to. Finding …
Going through a divorce isn’t easy. Many factors can make it a lot more complicated — children, length of time married, in-laws, assets, and so much more. Whether you’re the one filing for a divorce or you’ve been served with the papers, it may feel like your world is crashing down around you. You’re in …
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 …
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 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 significant …
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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, …