When you go through a divorce, you can experience a highly anxious time, especially when dividing your assets. You have built up your retirement accounts over years of dedication, and they deserve special attention. With dedicated knowledge and the right guidance, you...
High Asset Divorce
How can you protect your business during a divorce?
As a business owner, you have invested countless hours and resources into building your enterprise. But what happens if your marriage dissolves? Protecting your business during a divorce is crucial to ensure your hard work does not go to waste. Below are strategies...
Who gets the jewelry after divorce?
A diamond ring’s sparkle or a family heirloom’s sentimental value can quickly lose its luster in divorce. What happens to jewelry when couples decide to call it quits? Determining if the jewelry is a gift or a marital asset Courts generally classify jewelry into two...
The role of a forensic accountant in a high-asset divorce
High-asset divorces are often complex and challenging. They involve substantial financial assets, multiple properties, business interests, and various investments. To ensure a fair and equitable division of assets, it is essential to have a clear and accurate...
What assets can I accidentally hide during the divorce?
Dividing property during divorce is a straightforward process in theory, considering the law's explicit provisions. But as scenarios vary based on each divorcing couple's financial situation, this step can also have complications. If you and your former spouse own...
Why can financial infidelity be so devastating?
Infidelity comes in more than one form. Most people are familiar with the concept of sexual infidelity. They know that spouses sometimes have intimate affairs. Sexual infidelity is one of the leading causes of divorce. In recent years, people have also begun to pay...
How are expensive animals handled in a divorce?
In a divorce that involves expensive animals, like horses, show dogs or exotic pets, the issue of pet custody is emotionally charged. Unlike some states, Tennessee treats pets as personal property subject to equitable distribution in divorce proceedings. This can...
Who gets the house in the divorce?
In equitable distribution states like Tennessee, property will typically not be divided evenly between you and your spouse in the divorce. Instead, the court will consider several factors and determine the best way to divide your property fairly and equitably. Many...
Who gets the inheritance I received during the marriage?
If you are going through a complex, high-asset divorce in Middle Tennessee, you may be wondering what will happen to the inheritance you received during your marriage. Will you have to split it with your soon-to-be ex-spouse, and how can you protect it from them?...
Top reasons why social media is dangerous for your divorce
If you expect your divorce to be contentious, then you need to know how to protect yourself and your interests from attacks while also advocating for your position. It’s not an easy thing to do, but you can position yourself for success by knowing what to look out...