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, …