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...
High Asset Divorce
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...
What happens to stock options in a divorce?
Tennessee law dictates that parties divide assets in a divorce in a way that meet standards of fairness. Many assets are relatively simple to divide, such as a joint savings account. If both parties agree to a settlement, the parties will divide and close the account....
Valuing your business’s goodwill during a divorce
Divorce is rarely easy, and property division is one of the most complex aspects of most divorces. Property division becomes even more complicated if you are a business owner. Your business is considered a marital asset, and since you are most likely the one keeping...
Temporary alimony in high-asset divorces
Among the important issues which must be dealt with in any divorce, spousal support can be a source of confusion. Will it be necessary? If so, how much and for how long? When we think of spousal support, we tend to think of its long-term implications. But there’s also...
Help emotionally managing the divorce process
The divorce process can get messy, especially if many high-value assets are involved, which is why it is helpful to know how to emotionally manage the divorce process. Addressing the emotional aspects of divorce can help you better navigate successful divorce outcomes...
Cohabitating after a divorce
When you think of divorce, you may imagine a messy and complicated situation filled with disagreements about who gets what. While that might be the case for some divorcing couples in Tennessee and elsewhere, this is not always the reality. Determining who gets the...
Protecting your assets in a complex divorce case
Any given divorce case can be hard enough when the full gamut of issues is involved – child custody, child support, alimony and property and debt division. However, a case can get quite a bit more complex when high-value assets are at stake or a divorcing couple has a...
Can you prove that your former spouse is cohabitating?
So, you’ve been ordered to pay alimony. The financial burden can be significant, and you may not feel like your spouse is deserving of the support that you’re paying. As a result, you may be looking for a way out of your support obligation. Is there a way to free...
What happens if my spouse doesn’t agree to divorce?
The emotional upheaval that surrounds divorce makes this life event one of the most traumatic in people’s lives. Even in relationships that have become profoundly broken and where even daily activities feel forced, couples in Tennessee and elsewhere will continue to...