Imagine Aunt Martha died when you were 23 years of age, before you got married, and you inherited a large sum of money from her. You put the money in an annuity, and it's been growing steadily ever since. When you turned 30, you got married, and now -- just as you...
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Month: November 2017
Why you should not put off divorce if you have kids
One common reason many couples put off a divorce in Clarksville is their family. They may believe they are protecting their kids from the negative aspects of the split. However, the truth is that putting off a divorce and staying in an unhealthy relationship may cause...
How do you determine the value of your business in divorce?
When you're getting a divorce as a business owner, you need to determine the value of your business for the purpose of asset division. Knowing what your business interests are going into your divorce negotiations will help you determine a fair and equitable buyout...
Under what circumstances can spouses annul a marriage?
What if you find out that your marriage was a fraud? What if you discover you're accidentally married to your cousin? In these circumstances, is it necessary to file for divorce and go through the entire divorce process to get out of your marriage? The answer to this...
Military divorce and separation agreements
As an alternative to divorce, military service members might want to draft and sign a separation agreement. There are two kinds of separation agreements -- one involves couples entering into an out-of-court agreement and another that involves a court order and court...
Reasons not to delay a divorce
While divorces are prominent everywhere, Tennessee has a particularly high rate. In fact, in some counties in the state, the divorce rate is higher than the marriage rate. Many couples worry about whether divorce is truly right for them. It can seem...