Chattanooga Family Law Blog
Personal finances can trip you up in a divorce
Couples who are getting divorced in Tennessee overlook personal finances at their own peril. Any mistakes that they make during a divorce may stay with them for a long time as the divorce agreement locks in things such as asset division and support arrangements. If...
Student loan debt in a divorce
Tennessee is an equitable distribution state. This means that a married couple’s assets are split equitably, or “fairly,” in a divorce. It's worth noting that this doesn't necessarily mean an even 50-50 split. Some people may think that a student loan taken out during...
Knowledge is power when it comes to divorce
Tennessee residents facing a divorce might be in for an unpleasant surprise, especially if they do not understand their finances. If one spouse is in the workforce and the other is not, the stay-at-home spouse might not be prepared for unexpected expenses during and...
Business owners’ concerns during a divorce
Business owners in Tennessee may be concerned about keeping their company healthy and stable. These concerns may escalate when they decide to divorce, especially if the business is successful. In many cases, a privately owned business is one of the largest marital...
Balancing life as an employee and a parent
Parents in Tennessee and throughout the country who work full-time jobs may feel as if they aren't entitled to custody of their children. However, the truth is that they can retain custody or other rights to their kids by agreeing to make changes to their work...
Divorce: Continue negotiations or go to litigation?
People in Tennessee who are going through a divorce might prefer to try to resolve issues around child custody and property division through negotiation instead of going to court. However, one person may refuse to sit down at the negotiating table, or the former...
How to co-parent successfully after divorce
Tennessee parents who are worried about the effect of their divorce on their children might wonder what they can do to help them. Children may need reassurance that they are not the reason for the situation and that they can go on loving both of their parents....
How to prepare for a child custody proceeding
There are many factors that may come into play in a child custody proceeding. For instance, parents who don't act appropriately in court could lose the opportunity to obtain joint or sole custody of their sons or daughters. Tennessee residents who are seeking sole...
Establishing paternity and fathers’ rights
Many unmarried people in Tennessee have children. While the mothers automatically have parental rights, unmarried fathers must prove the paternity of their children before they will have rights as fathers. After they have established their paternity, unmarried fathers...
What are the biggest advantages of a mediated divorce?
As you and your spouse face the breakup of your marriage, neither of you likely looks forward to a protracted nasty court battle. You both wish you could find a simpler, less stressful way to get a divorce. Well, such a way exists. As Mediate.com explains, choosing...
