Obtaining a divorce, even when you agree, isn’t as simple as you might think. There are specific requirements for filing for an “agreed divorce.” An experienced divorce lawyer can’t tell you if you qualify. If you don’t qualify, however, your attorney may be able to help. Your lawyer will also help you understand your rights. There are consequences to filing…
Child adoptions are probably the best part of practicing family law. Parents act selflessly to help a child have a happier life. The aim of adoption is to bind parents and children together. Parents adopt because they can’t have children of their own, they want to help children who are disadvantaged, a stepparent wants to become an adoptive parent, and…
For some couples, divorce is inevitable. Whether you’ve made it one year or 50 years in your marriage, sometimes it is best for everyone to go their separate ways. For couples who have amassed significant assets, who are struggling to pay the bills, or who have been married for a long time, divorce can be financially devastating. For less affluent…
The probate process occurs when a loved one passes away, and their will must be validated by the courts before assets can be divided and passed to heirs. All debts of the estate must be paid, and the wishes of the decedent must be met as defined in the will. Not every estate will be required to go through probate…
Tennessee operates as an equitable distribution state when the property is divided during divorce proceedings. This means that the property won’t technically be split 50-50 between the two spouses. Instead, the court will determine the equitable and fair distribution of the property after hearing both sides of the case. When going through a Maryville contested divorce (meaning the spouses do…
The pandemic had life-altering effects on married couples across the country: it made spouses realize that they could no longer continue to be married, or it made spouses realize just how much they appreciate each other. Whichever side of the aisle your marriage falls on, it’s important to note that the more gratitude is shown in a marriage, the higher…
As a divorced or soon-to-be divorced parent, one of your biggest priorities is likely ensuring you have the most time as possible with your child. When drafting a custody agreement, our clients always have the same question, “How much time will I get to spend with my kid?” It’s a great question and one attorneys should keep at the forefront…
Your parents deciding to divorce can be upsetting regardless of your age. You may be an adult, living on your own and perhaps even married with a family of your own, but the end of your parents’ marriage can still hit you hard emotionally. Of course, a divorce does more than end a marriage: It changes the structure of the…
Cryptocurrency. It’s in the news a lot these days, and not just because it’s becoming an increasingly popular financial asset. It’s also adding a new level of complexity to some divorce proceedings. The division of marital assets can be challenging enough when it only involves traditional financial assets such as savings accounts, pensions, 401(k) accounts, stocks, and bonds. Now, investing…
Two significant life events that can have a big impact on your taxes are marriage and divorce. And with this year’s tax deadline moved to May 17, if you are in the process of divorcing or are newly divorced, it’s important to understand the effects your divorce may have on your 2020 tax filing. If you are filing your taxes…