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....
If you and your military spouse are facing divorce, you will find that different rules apply as compared with those of a standard divorce proceeding. The division of the military member’s retired pay is one such example and the USFSPA has a bearing on the way the...
Even if ending a marriage is the correct decision, divorce can be exceedingly stressful. In fact, according to Psychology Today, mental health professionals often consider divorce to be virtually as stressful as the death of a close loved one. Unfortunately, it is not...
Parents going through divorce still want what is best for their children no matter what. This includes doing whatever they can to alleviate the stress of the split. One good way to do that is through the custody options chosen. Joint custody is one potential choice...
