Military families sacrifice a lot to serve the needs of the state of Tennessee, the United States and the entire world as a whole. Due to the stress associated with the sacrifice some military families make, it can be a contributing factor to divorce. When a military...
Your Legal Guide Through Life’s Twists And Turns
Month: October 2015
A few tips on how to recover financially after a divorce
There are many reasons those recently divorced may be feeling the pinch of tight finances. Since it is cheaper living married than single, the recently divorced are already at a disadvantage. Couple that with any costs associated with the divorce and the property...
Child custody plan important to both parent and child
If you are a parent who is going through a divorce, child custody is likely a top concern. You want to make sure that you are not jeopardizing the health of or relationship with your child. How do you avoid any unnecessary stress and negativity during this process?...
How can a military member affect divorce proceedings?
Regardless if a family is or is not involved in the military, divorce can be an emotionally difficult time of change. Whether it involves a couple or two married couples and their kids, military families have to deal with the same issues as regular non-military...
Marital debts count as marital property in TN asset division
A problem for many married couples today is the amount of debt they incur while married. Everything from mortgages, auto loans and even credit card debt can be considered debt that is appropriated to both parties. Sometimes poor financial situations can even be a...
CEO and ex-wife reach property division and divorce settlement
When it comes to divorce, dividing assets can be one of the most complicated and divisive issues. This is especially true for couples who have a high net worth or are business owners. The public divorce of the CEO of Citadel and his wife was of interest to not only...
Montgomery county marriage and divorce statistics, 2013
When it comes to divorce, many Montgomery residents are not disillusioned about the possibility of their marriage failing. All over the country and within the state, once happily married couples make the decision to divorce. Each individual situation has complicated...
Child interests and fathers’ rights concerning child custody
As some Montgomery county fathers know all too well, trying to get an appropriate level of child custody can lead to a dispute. These disputes can originate for a multitude of reasons, however the answer to many fathers' child custody disputes may reside with a...
What items are considered marital property in Tennessee?
One of the common concerns for those in the process of a divorce is how their asset and income division will be handled. The basis is that property and assets are to be divided fairly between the two parties. This does not necessarily mean that each party will receive...