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...
There are a lot of reasons why it can be hard for couples to bring their marriage to an end. Some lose sleep over concerns about their finances, while others are unsure of how they will adjust to the myriad of ways in which life will change after a marriage ends. Some...
A divorce is often a contentious situation. It may get better, but if it does not, you may find yourself compromising on things you did not want to compromise on. You may end up with details of your divorce decree that you are not happy with. Once the judge in...
Tennessee is just like every other state in the country, and couples make the choice to split up every single day. What complicates the situation is the feelings of children and how to handle them as their world is shifted upside down. If you are going through a...
