Tennessee has two kinds of no-fault divorce. The first kind is Irreconcilable Differences, which is often referred to as an agreed divorce. This is found in T.C.A. Section 36- 4-101(a)(14). This requires that the parties enter into an agreed Marital Dissolution...
Many people seeking divorces do not know where their spouse is, particularly if they have been separated for a long time. What is the solution? How do you serve your spouse the divorce pleadings? You can serve the spouse by publication in the newspaper. It has to run...
Many people in Tennessee who have put off legal action in family law cases because of the pandemic are now pursuing cases in court .Divorce filings are increasing in many areas since many were put off during quarantines and business shutdowns. Unfortunately, in some...
Bird nesting — or “nesting,” as people commonly refer to it as today — refers to a post-divorce custody arrangement that involves the parents taking turns to stay in the family home. Rather than the kids going back and forth between two homes, they stay put while the...
Tennessee couples preparing for a wedding may be wondering whether or not they should sign a prenuptial agreement and what kinds of protections it provides in the event of a divorce. According to Forbes, the most common reasons for a prenup are to outline spousal...
A happy couple who decides to tie the knot does not imagine that sometime down the line they may become part of divorce statistics. However, there is sadly a rather large percentage of marriages that do not last until death does them part. Does social media play a...
When couples divorce in Tennessee, one spouse may need to pay the other person alimony. This tends to happen if one person earns significantly more than the other, or if one spouse earns nothing at all. This may be the case when the wife or husband sets aside their...
Far too often, people in Knoxville view an award of alimony in a divorce case as a form of punishment imposed on the more financially advantaged spouse. Indeed, you may even feel that way at times if you have been ordered to meet such an obligation. This may be...
As the new year draws ever closer, you may be thinking about your list of resolutions. If you are in an unhappy or otherwise unsuccessful marriage, divorcing your spouse may be on your list. This is common, as many partners choose to wait until after the holidays...
For many families in Tennessee, the holidays are a time for celebration and time together. However, for couples who are struggling, the holidays can be a challenging time. Many choose to stay together for the sake of the children and then start divorce proceedings in...
