Divorce is a difficult and emotional experience for everyone, but it can be particularly challenging for children. It can be hard to know how to inform your children about divorce, but it's important to do so in an age-appropriate way. Here is what you and your spouse...
Family Law
How equitable distribution of marital property works in Tennessee
You may mistakenly think you will split marital property equally when you divorce. While it happens in some jurisdictions, things are much different in Tennessee. You will split these assets equitably unless you have a valid and legally binding agreement like a...
A peaceful resolution: Why mediation is key to a better divorce
Divorce involves several changes beyond separating from a spouse. You will also have to deal with dividing assets, deciding child custody arrangements and the emotional toll of the situation. It's no wonder that the process can often be stressful, contentious and...
Signs your spouse is hiding assets in a divorce
Divorce is often emotionally charged and stressful, and it can be even more difficult if one spouse is hiding assets. Unfortunately, some people try to conceal their assets to avoid having to divide them during a divorce settlement. If you suspect your spouse is...
Building new bridges with your spouse during a divorce
There was a time when divorce was largely frowned upon and viewed as a last resort and adversarial process. While there are certainly still contentious divorces and stigma, this is starting to shift. Spouses are realizing that they no longer have to stay in an unhappy...
What happens to pets in divorce?
To a large degree, divorce usually consists of two different processes: child custody and asset division. The financial assets and tangible possessions that the couple owns will be divided between the two of them, and custody time with children will usually be split,...
Getting ready for divorce mediation
Divorce, even under the best of circumstances, is stressful. Divorce is particularly stressful when the couple cannot agree on sticky issues like property division, child custody and parenting time and child and spousal support. Add to these the legal cost associated...
2 reasons you should at least try divorce mediation
While most of what you hear about divorces in the press relates to litigation, people have been using mediation to finalize their marriages for a long time, and it's more common than you might realize. Yet, if you do not know much about it, you might feel apprehensive...
Parenting time activities to consider after divorce
Spending time with your kids after a divorce is exciting, particularly when you are not the custodial parent. With the right measures, it's possible to co-parent and raise your kids successfully with your ex. However, it can be challenging to know how to spend time...
Can you celebrate Christmas together after divorce?
On their own, divorced couples would likely never consider having a holiday celebration together, such as getting together on Christmas. But for divorced parents, they understand that the Christmas holidays are very special for their children. They may be wondering –...