In divorce proceedings, Tennessee residents have to decide who gets what when it comes to marital assets. If the spouses themselves cannot decide, however, then a court will make the decision for them, and it might not be what's best for all parties concerned. As...
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Lisa Marie Presley files for divorce
The famed heiress and daughter of Elvis Presley, Lisa Marie Presley, filed for divorce following her 10-year marriage to Michael Lockwood. Presley, who is believed to be worth hundreds of millions of dollars, cited irreconcilable differences in the divorce filing as...
Why you may need a prenuptial agreement
When two people fall in love and decide to get married, the focus tends to shift to planning a wedding and honeymoon. However, in addition to exploring wedding venues and romantic destinations, individuals who plan to marry would also be wise to explore their options...
Succeed in Tennessee divorce court with these tips
When it comes to a divorce, there isn't a quick and easy way to finish the process in the blink of an eye. However, if a person plays their cards right, they can reap the benefits of a well-planned, well-managed and well-thought out property division. If a married...
Equitable division of property could affect alimony payments
The idea behind marriage is simple, two people become one person legally. After such an arrangement, it can be difficult to discern where one person starts and the other person stops. But, these are important distinctions when it comes to a Tennessee divorce and thus,...
Getting started: how marital property is divided in a TN divorce
So you are thinking about divorcing your spouse? Regardless of how long you have been married, there will certainly be issues to sort out. One of the issues that divorcing couples often have many questions about is the topic of property division. Most divorcing...
Don’t stress over the asset division portion of your TN divorce
Attention to detail and patience are two great attributes to have during the property division portion of a Tennessee divorce. Depending on the amount of assets at issue, and the length of the marriage, property division can be a lengthy and difficult process....
Financial mistakes in a Montgomery county divorce can be avoided
Has your mom every said to you, you can do this the easy way or you can do this the hard way? Well this phrase is applicable to Tennessee residents who are going through property division during a divorce. The outcome of property division is the separation of assets...
We answer questions of property division in a TN divorce
Can a division of money and assets be more than a have or have-not situation? At The Law Office of Steven C. Girsky, we think so. It is true that money is a tangible asset and can either be counted, or not. When a divorce forces a couple to take their assets and...
Financial advice for Powerball winners applicable to TN divorce
So you didn't win last week's mega-Powerball jackpot? Well for a select few ticket holders, they had possession of the golden ticket. This includes a winner in the state of Tennessee. With such a large sum of money to be acquiesced by the jackpot winners there has...