A divorce raises several questions about the division of assets and property. For military veterans, one important question revolves around their VA pension. This concern is especially important for people in states like Tennessee that follow the equitable...
Statista reports that approximately 19.1 divorces happen each year per 1,000 married couples in Tennessee. If you are one of the couples facing a divorce, you know that it can be a challenging and emotionally taxing process. When you and your spouse decide to part...
During divorce proceedings, one important decision to make is what will happen to your marital home. Many couples face the question of whether to let one spouse keep the house while the other finds a new place to live. Is it better to let your spouse keep the house in...
When you decided to propose to your current spouse, you probably spent a great deal of time picking out the perfect engagement ring. You also found a complementary wedding bang to pair with the engagement ring during your wedding ceremony. These rings were not cheap,...
One of the most important matters family courts handle is child custody decisions. Who has the ability to raise a child or the extent of the rights of parents is incredibly important to shaping the lives of children. A bad decision is not acceptable in such cases....
Divorce can bring about many uncertainties, even if it has been on the table between you and your spouse for quite some time. One of those uncertainties might be the outcome of any outstanding debts you have when the divorce is final. Tennessee divorce law outlines a...
Popular myth states that the more wealth a couple accrues, the worse their divorce will end up. This is due to the perception that arguments over wealth make up a big part of divorce. But how true is this myth? Do finances actually dictate whether or not a couple will...
When going through divorce, even couples splitting amicably can benefit from a little bit of outside help. This is where divorce mediators come in handy. But what exactly do they do, and what duties must they uphold? Moderate discussions In Forbes' list of ways to...
When going through a divorce, assets will come up quite often. How will you divide them? Who owns what? Are any assets exempt from division? Of the many questions you may ask yourself or your spouse during the divorce process, one might be: do assets impact the rate...
The Tennessee Parenting Plan law became effective on January 1, 2001, and officials set to work to help parents develop their plans. A permanent parenting plan is a blueprint for parents to follow after divorce resulting in the need to build a new family structure....
