Family Law

As we get into the holiday season, it’s likely that you’ll be gathering with family at some point soon. If you and your spouse have decided to end your marriage, this may be your last time together seeing both sides of the family for a while. While you don’t want to...

Marriage and divorce rates are always changing in the United States. For example, people are now getting married later than they used to, often putting it off until they are in their 30s. This has had an impact on the divorce rate. For most age groups, divorce rates...

Money and divorce often go hand-in-hand. When you look at the reasons that people cite, financial troubles are usually high on the list, along with things like infidelity. But, even though finances themselves may be referenced frequently, this doesn’t mean every case...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...