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...
High Asset Divorce
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...
Understanding equitable distribution in a high-asset divorce
A high-asset divorce in Tennessee can come with quite a bit of stress, in large part because the term “equitable distribution” applies to the property and debt division process. If you are facing a divorce case, it is important to understand what this term means and...
Considering a prenuptial agreement
Although creating a prenuptial agreement might not be the first item that comes to mind for engaged couples, it is an important planning document. This is especially true where one or both partners have a high income or significant assets. Prenuptial agreement...
What will happen to my professional practice in a divorce?
Many doctors, lawyers, accountants and other business professionals in and around Murfreesboro have spent years building up their practices. After investing this time and effort, it is little wonder that these professionals worry about what will happen to their...
How you can tell if your spouse is hiding assets in a divorce
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...
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...