There are more older couples getting married now than there has usually been in the past. Often, both parties to the marriages have substantial assets and have had children from earlier marriages. A prenuptial agreement can offer some control over the assets they...
property division
Divorce, mortgage and home ownership
For many people, the thought of losing their family home when they get divorced is a major setback. Homeowners tend to have a lot of emotional attachments to their houses, especially if they have worked hard to renovate or upgrade them or if they have raised their...
How can I keep separate property separate?
During a divorce, you will have to separate your lives. This means dividing property that you bought together or that the court determines is marital property. The only things you can keep without having to possibly split them are those the law says are separate...
What happens to the family home and mortgage after divorce?
When Tennessee couples divorce, there are many decisions to make. Child support, child custody and parenting plans are just a few of the things that families face when ending a marriage. Another thing that is extremely important to address in a divorce decree is...
Securing an expert appraisal the divorce court will accept
Equitable means fair and impartial, and when it comes to a Tennessee divorce, each spouse wants the judge to have as much information as possible to ensure that the property division is actually equitable. According to the Journal of the American Academy of...
Alimony taxation may change divorce outcomes
For many couples in Tennessee who might be struggling in their marriages, the time between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day is often a time to put aside conversations of getting divorced. It is common to choose to table these things until after the holidays in part to...
How do you divide property in an equitable distribution state?
Property division cases can sometimes be complicated and frustrating, but it pays to be professional and to focus on your needs instead of just your wants. When you have to decide on how to divide your property, the first thing you should consider is what you actually...
Getting your share: Equitable distribution and your divorce
Tennessee is an equitable distribution state, which means that your marital assets will be divided equitably, not evenly, in the case that you choose to divorce. If you have put a great deal into your marriage, then this is good for you, because you can get more out...
A quiet-title action helps you sell a home without your spouse
If you own a home with your spouse but he or she "disappears" following problems in a relationship, you may find it's difficult to sell your home. The problem is that you'll need his or her permission if you co-own the property, which is nearly impossible to get if...
Balancing finances is good for both parties in divorce
There is no worse fear than believing that you'll be left with nothing following your divorce and have to start over from scratch. The thought of losing your home, your assets and your financial stability is horrifying, but it's something that people deal with every...