Your Legal Guide Through Life’s Twists And Turns
Are you receiving child support, but you're having a hard time putting together sufficient cash to pay the bills each month due to an increase in cost of living? Maybe your rent has increased and the grocery bills and gas bills are getting higher by the year, and you...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
If you're thinking about divorce, but not yet sure if it's time, you might want to consider speaking with a mental health counselor or psychologist. Getting therapy is a great way to evaluate what your needs are and gain clarity on the best way of meeting those needs....
There are two primary circumstances in which the paternity of an alleged father becomes critical in Tennessee family law. First, a mother might need to prove paternity to force the father of her children to contribute child support. Second, a father might need to...
When it comes to divorce in Clarksville, the decisions you make now can haunt you forever. You may be ready to sever ties with your spouse now, but you should be mindful about the way you go about it. Instead of looking for the fastest way out of your marriage, you...
