Property division is the most difficult part of many Tennessee divorces. This is especially true in a high-asset divorce where there is property of significant value. The law is clear as to how marital property and separate property are defined. However, people might...
Property Division
I just received an inheritance. What will happen to it during my divorce?
There are few parts of the divorce process as contentious as the property division stage. It can become even more stressful when large and important assets are in play, such as an inheritance that you may have recently received from a deceased family member. You might...
What options are there for the family home in a Tennessee divorce?
When a Murfreesboro couple decides to get married, divorce is the furthest thing from their minds. Like all newly married couples, they believe their marriage will last forever. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case and sometimes a divorce becomes imminent. For a...
How is the family home divided in a divorce?
When a Murfreesboro area couple decides that they are no longer compatible with each other it can be a stressful time. Going through a divorce is often one of the hardest things a person goes through. For those who are in a high-asset relationship, there can be...
How are retirement accounts divided in divorce?
Since you got married, you and your spouse were fortunate enough to be able to invest some of your income into a retirement account like a 401(k) or Roth IRA. Now that you are on the path to divorce, naturally, the retirement plans the two of you had will not happen....
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...
Follow these tips to protect your business from a divorce
As a business owner, you put your heart and soul into making sure your company is always running at peak performance. Unfortunately, in the event of a divorce, everything could begin to fall apart around you.There are tips you can follow to protect your business from...
Is a property division checklist necessary in divorce?
Going through a divorce will change your life in many ways. From the way you raise your children to the money you have access to in the near future, there are many things you need to prepare for. A property division checklist is not required by law, but it can go a...
Divorce and bank accounts: Things to think about
Once you decide to divorce, you shouldn't wait long to review your finances to gain a better understanding of your assets and debts.For example, you need to fully understand what will happen to your bank accounts in the event of a divorce. To start, you must...
Personal property and divorce: Items to consider
Going through a divorce is challenging on many fronts. At first, you need to wrap your head around the idea that your life is going to change in many ways. For example, you will no longer be living in the same home as your spouse.Soon enough, you'll turn your...