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...
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Year: 2015
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...
Complex Montgomery county asset division need not be a concern
Whether married, single or in the process of a divorce, many people do not have a correct valuation of their assets. Assets can come in a variety of forms whether it be property, artwork, money markets or saving and checking accounts to name a few. Because the value...
Judgment from Tennessee Supreme Court denies alimony
When it comes to divorce and asset division, Tennessee courts use equitable standards as their guidelines. Assuming no prenuptial agreement, the courts attempt to divide the divorcing Montgomery county couple's assets as fairly as possible, though that does not always...
Why is it important to challenge a TN paternity result?
If a DNA test is ordered and administered properly, there is usually a very small margin of error on the results. However, there have been instances in the past of improperly handled or administered DNA tests. This should be of some interest to a parent who is looking...
Complex Tennessee asset division can mean equitable division
Married couples share everything, and that includes financial expenses and income. When two people decide to split up, this usually means their finances too. How property is divided between divorcing couples is a common question for divorcing parties to have. In...