Many people may delay their divorce, avoid bringing up the topic, or – worse – settle for way less than they’re entitled to, simply because they don’t have the right information. Before you make any big decisions or rush into anything, ensure you separate myth from truth and fact from fiction. The best way to move forward during any significant…
Addiction, no matter the form, adds both emotional and financial strain to a relationship. When one spouse has a problem with gambling, for example, they may lie to cover up their financial losses or trips to the racetrack. Besides causing a rift in the marriage, a gambling addiction can also bring unique challenges during a divorce. If your spouse has…
Divorces are more than just obtaining a good property settlement and a custody order that protects your children. It is critical that you obtain a strong and fair alimony and child support order. There are also many practical issues to think about when you divorce. Women need to consider whether they will keep their married name or go back to…
The marital home is one of the most, if not the most, desirable assets when spouses divorce. When a couple splits up, often one spouse stays in the marital home and the other spouse moves out. Alternatively, the marital home is sold and the proceeds divided in accordance with the divorce property division agreement or order. There are many different…
It’s natural to feel upset when you divorce. When you marry, family and friends are there to celebrate your wedding. Divorce feels like a letdown. Even when you negotiate a strong settlement where you keep the marital home and your business – all while protecting your children – the day the divorce papers arrive is often an emotionally rough day.…
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…
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…
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…
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…