When people go through a divorce in Tennessee they are ending their shared life and dividing it. This means that they need to divide their marital property and assets, which includes most of the property that either spouse acquired during the marriage. This means that...
High Asset Divorce
Who gets the inheritance I received?
Divorce is never easy, but it can be especially complicated when there are significant assets involved. One of the most common questions that arise in such cases is how to divide an inheritance that one spouse received during the Middle Tennessee marriage or the...
What is “alimony in futuro” in Tennessee?
In many high-asset divorce cases in Tennessee, one spouse earned the bulk of the income and assets while the other was a homemaker or earned substantially less. The person who had the larger fortune could want to limit what they will pay in alimony and want to shield...
What can I expect from a complex, high-asset divorce?
Divorce is difficult. If you are going through a complex, high-asset divorce, things can be even more difficult in some ways. If you just at the beginning of the divorce process, you may be wondering what you can expect from the divorce process and how it differs from...
How can I recognize if my spouse is considering a divorce?
For many people in Tennessee whose marriage is near its end and they are planning a divorce, it is a mutual situation. They have been having problems getting along and other obstacles have come up making the marriage difficult to maintain. That could be infidelity,...
The importance of post-divorce holiday traditions
Few times of the year bring back the trauma of divorce, as does the first holiday following the finalization of marital dissolution. A likely unwanted new normal seeps into celebrations, resulting in a range of emotions as a different dynamic begins. New traditions...
5 mistakes to avoid in a high-asset divorce
Divorces in any family situation will lead to conflict and involve some degree of financial risk. High-asset families often have much more complex divorce proceedings because they have more property to discuss and a different standard of living that they have come to...
Complex, high-asset divorces may need forensic accountants
Many divorces are simple and straightforward. Some may only need the quick review of an attorney, rather than full litigation. However, for high-asset divorces between high-net-worth couples, divorce is rarely simple. Complexity is the hallmark of Murfreesboro,...
Rehabilitative alimony aims to ensure financial stability
Money issues are at the root of many divorces, and issues regarding finances do not always end when the divorce decree is signed. As much as we want to move forward in our new post-divorce lives, if you earn more than your ex, you may be required to pay rehabilitative...
Are my pension benefits separate or marital property?
For Tennessee residents who have been fortunate enough to have a good job, accrue significant assets and look forward to a comfortable retirement, their pension is a source of worry in a divorce. While there might be a substantial amount in the pension, they are...