The holiday season is in full swing, and for lots of folks, that means time with family and loved ones. But if you’re a single mom or dad, or are in the midst of a divorce, the holidays can be a bit overwhelming, and a little less joyful. As a Maryville divorce attorney, I’ve guided a lot of people through…
One of the hardest things for most folks who get divorced in Tennessee, aside from working on a Parenting Plan, is trying to divide up assets. Even the most amicable couple might still get a little riled up over who’s going to keep the car (or, Heaven forbid, the dog), and who has the most right to the expensive furniture.…
When you get divorced, you have a lot going on. You might be working on a parenting plan with your ex, or trying to decide if you’re going to sell the house (or if one of you will buy the other out) – there is quite a bit to do. And after those plans are set, and you’ve opened new…
The last few years have been tough for the economy, and tough on folks who were out of work, or whose jobs didn’t pay them enough to make ends meet. So when I hear about people finding work that really suits them, or will give them a little more breathing room, I’m genuinely happy for them. But before you take…
Divorce brings a lot of changes, but most folks I help can anticipate the majority of them. What really throws people off, however, is when things need to change after the divorce is finalized and the parenting plan is set. When there is a “material change in your circumstances,” and that change is going to affect your children (either through…
Raising a child is hard enough to do under the most ideal circumstances. When you and your spouse decide to divorce, however, it becomes even trickier. Maybe you trust your former wife or husband, maybe you don’t – all you know is that you can’t be there for every conversation and to guide your child when he or she makes…
If you had the inclination, you could read through the entire Tennessee Code to learn the laws regarding divorce and custody. But if you’re going through a divorce, the chances are you have enough on your plate already. Besides, that’s why folks like me are here; we studied the laws and earned our degrees so that you’d have someone on…
In a perfect world, two people who don’t want to be together anymore will divide their things, shake hands and ride off into their respective sunsets with no hard feelings. Of course, this is not a perfect world, and people rarely decide to split in such an amicable way. Because tensions can run high during a divorce, Tennessee requires that…
A couple of years ago, the Wall Street Journal published a piece called “Divorcé’s Guide to Marriage.” The title might be a little cheeky, but the contents of the article – a study of what divorcés believed were their biggest regrets – holds some weight, even now. Because the beginning of the year is the most “popular” time for couples…
As a divorce attorney in Maryville, I have had the opportunity to work with a lot of folks who were a bit unsure about how their property would be divided by a judge. Sometimes I would meet with the spouse’s attorney and try to work out an agreement; sometimes I would have to take a more aggressive approach in court…