In the state of Tennessee, alimony can be one of four types -- rehabilitative alimony, transitional alimony, alimony in futuro or alimony in solido. According to state law, it is possible to modify alimony orders by proving that a "substantial and material change of...
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Month: January 2015
Modification of alimony in the state of Tennessee — Part I
During a divorce, one of the most contested issues can be alimony or spousal support. There can be different types of alimony in the state of Tennessee, including rehabilitative alimony, transitional alimony, alimony in futuro or alimony in solido. The type of alimony...
Grandparent adoption can help protect a Tennessee child
A parent's love and affection for their children is probably the strongest bond of the parent-child relationship. The unconditional love that parents provide is irreplaceable. However, there may be situations in which parents are unable to provide a child with that...
How can a child support order be enforced in Tennessee?
In recent months, many people have raised concerns about Tennessee's efforts toward the enforcement of child support orders. In fact, a recent incident about a delinquent father prompted many Tennessee residents to speak up regarding the state's efforts. That incident...
Taking a close look at property and assets after divorce
Any Tennessee resident who has been through a divorce understands that it is more than about two people parting and moving along on their separate ways. There may be child custody, child support and spousal support to consider. At some point, the property division...
Child-custody orders can be modified in military divorce cases
Any Tennessee resident who has been through divorce knows that it can harshly affect children. Although parents may feel angry and resentful, their children are often experiencing considerable fear and anxiety. The question of whom they will live with can create even...
Tennessee Supreme Court expands grandparents’ visitation rights
Whenever minor children are involved, divorce can be difficult on parents and children. Not seeing or dealing with the other spouse on a daily basis may be something both parents look forward to, but the children may feel anxious and depressed by this prospect. Courts...
How do Tennessee’s equitable property division rules work?
Statistical data from across the United States indicate that about half of all marriages end in divorce. The end of a marriage changes everything for the family involved. For couples with children, child custody can become a major battle of wills, but often the most...
Modification and relocation in Tennessee
A divorce arouses a range of emotions; including despair, hopelessness, sadness, anger, and frustration. While the couple going through a divorce may experience these and much more, yet individuals need to keep a cool head as a range of financial matters need to be...
How to divide property in a Tennessee divorce
Divorce can be a tumultuous experience for any Tennessee couple. Not only are there several issues, such as child support and child custody but there are financial matters to be settled as well. Property division is just one of them. In Tennessee, a separate form...
