Getting a divorce in Tennessee is complicated and difficult enough without needing to deal with outsiders being aware of all aspects of the case while it is in progress. While most divorces are kept relatively private, that is largely due to there being a lack of...
High Asset Divorce
What happens to a vacation home in a Tennessee divorce?
When a couple owns a vacation home it can be a contentious issue in a Tennessee divorce. Vacation properties are often valuable, and a spouse may feel that they are a prize they want to win in the divorce. Although Tennessee is an equitable distribution state that...
What happens with valuable collections during divorce?
High-asset couples pursuing a divorce do not always have the same challenges as most couples going through the same experience. The same issues may arise, but when they do, there is an asterisk attached to them. Whatever issue confronting an average couple in divorce...
Property division and substantial contribution in a divorce
Any Tennessee divorce will have its complications even if the parties are on relatively good terms and simply want to end the marriage and move forward. If there is lingering ill will, it will undoubtedly make the process more difficult. When there are major assets at...
How to create an effective parenting plan
Most experts agree that children can thrive after their parents' divorce if they have stability in their living situation. In Tennessee, this means the parents share child custody based on a parenting plan that is practical, sustainable and in the child's individual...
How is child custody determined in Tennessee?
A couple will face numerous challenges through the divorce process. Whether they are dividing physical property, digital assets a family business or a private practice, the divorce process is likely to be complicated by several factors. Discussions centering on the...
Hidden assets more common than you think among romantic partners
You thought that you and your spouse shared most everything. Through the years, the two of you have had plenty of discussions about serious topics, abided by unwritten and intuitive agreements and had few secrets. But cracks in your relationship slowly surface. Petty...
Should you consider fighting for alimony?
If you are facing a divorce, one of the things you might have to consider is the issue of alimony. If you are a stay-at-home parent or have a job with less pay than your spouse and need support to make sure you can live with a similar lifestyle following your divorce,...
How do you legally protect your business in a divorce?
Anyone who starts their own business naturally hopes that it will flourish and grow. For many, that hope becomes a reality, and they go on to enjoy the success of their labors. What happens, though, if you own a successful business and you suddenly find yourself...
How the business of divorce can affect your company
Getting a divorce? When you own a business, a divorce can ultimately affect your company in a lot of different ways. Even if you owned the business prior to your marriage or your spouse was never involved in its operations, they may have some entitlement to your...