Your Legal Guide Through Life’s Twists And Turns
In Tennessee, most people know that they can only legally marry one person at a time. In other words, one must go through a divorce from a current spouse before tying the knot with another. But, there are times when a person believes him or herself to be the subject...
If your marriage is in trouble, you may be coming to the decision that you should leave. Deciding to get a divorce is a monumental decision that comes with a lot of consequences. It can be better for you in the end, but the proceedings are often overwhelmingly...
Owning your home before your marriage does not guarantee that you'll keep it during your divorce. However, it could help you keep it if the facts of your circumstances support such a result under Tennessee law. Let's take a closer look at homeownership and how a...
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...
