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...
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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...
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...
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...
When your business is a part of divorce property division-Part II
In an earlier post, this blog explained that prenuptial and postnuptial agreements are two ways in which business assets can be protected. Both of these agreements outline the various aspects of asset division in the event that a marriage falls apart in Tennessee or...
When your business is a part of divorce property division-Part I
It is important for business owners to protect their assets from bad marriages. That applies to marriages in all states of the country, including in Tennessee. There are certain considerations that a business owner needs to keep in mind in case the marriage falls...
Making a decision about the marital home at the time of divorce
As Tennessee residents may be aware, divorce is not just about two people going their separate ways; it is also about property division. In fact, marital property division can be a stressful issue in a divorce. In many cases, the stress factor is directly proportional...
To share or to sell the marital home is a million dollar question
Divorce is not just about the cutting of the emotional bond between couples. There are also financial issues involved in a divorce, including property division matters. As any Tennessee resident knows, property division, particularly that of a marital home, can become...


