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  • Types of Restraining Orders in Tennessee

    Domestic violence is a horrible experience. It’s easy to wish for another solution, and it’s tempting to try to fix the marriage. This outcome is rare, and you should do whatever is necessary to move on from this relationship. If are suffering from this abuse, contact the authorities as soon as possible and tell them you need a restraining order. Each state has slight variations on its types of ...
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  • Why Couples Struggle With Prenuptial Agreements

    Prenuptial agreements are commonplace these days. However, it feels true that they suffered a poor reputation for many years as a tool of greedy spouses seeking to keep all their assets to themselves. Unfortunately, when couples marry, they aren’t planning to get a divorce. What is a Prenuptial Agreement? A prenuptial agreement is a contract couples sign before entering a legal marriage. The ...
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  • How Five Issues Could Derail Your Divorce

    Few issues are sure to complicate your divorce like money and children. Issues like having a large investment portfolio, or young children who require custody arrangements, or immense wealth without a prenuptial agreement, are sure to land you on the opposite side of an office table in negotiations with your estranged spouse. As you get older, it’s normal to amass investments and assets you plan ...
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  • What You Need to Know for a Smooth Military Related Divorce

    A military divorce can be complicated if you aren’t sure about your entitlements, rights, or where to begin the process. A military divorce can seem like it’s just a mountain of paperwork and time spent filing requests. While service members and their spouses have some flexibility in certain aspects of their divorce, some issues can complicate matters. Challenges of Military Divorce If your ...
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  • Can My Spouse Discharge Back Child Support in Bankruptcy?

    The past 18 months have been challenging for many households, and now that the world is trying to return to a life resembling the one we all remember some budgets are not rebounding. While the percentage of bankruptcies are down year over year, many analysts think those numbers are likely to increase. Many households have been able to remain afloat thanks to stimulus money and moratoriums on ...
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  • Top 5 Benefits of Mediation

    Mediation is when a couple looking to divorce meets with an impartial third party to assist in negotiating the terms of the divorce. A mediator leaves the final decision to the parties involved; they will not decide what is fair and will not place blame on either party. Instead, a mediator acts as a catalyst between the opposing parties and attempts to bring them together by shining a light on ...
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  • Can a Child Choose Which Parent to Live With in Tennessee?

    What Age Can a Child Choose Which Parent to Live With? If you’re breaking up with your child’s other parent or if you’re a parent headed toward divorce , and you’re wondering if older children can choose which parent to live with, you’re not alone. A lot of people believe that once a child reaches a certain age, generally 12, 13, or 14, that the child has the power to choose which parent to live ...
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  • Is it Possible to Modify My Alimony Payments?

    The short answer to this question is, yes, you can modify your alimony payments. However, it all depends on the circumstances of your situation and whether or not your life recently underwent any change that warrant a modification of your alimony payments. Before you go any further, it is crucial to seek experienced legal counsel from a family law attorney. In the meantime, please review our list ...
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  • Working Together: Co-Parenting After Divorce

    Raising your children with your ex-spouse will require some effort and patience. After all, the dynamic of your relationship is completely different now that you are no longer married. However, you still have one interest in common and that is the wellbeing and happiness of your children. Therefore, you must both unite on this common interest and set aside your differences to raise them in a ...
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  • When Can I Stop Paying Alimony?

    What Is Alimony? Tennessee courts have the authority to award alimony, or “spousal support,” to an economically disadvantaged spouse. The purpose of alimony is to help a spouse maintain their standard of living as they adjust to a post-divorce lifestyle. For example, rehabilitative alimony can help a former spouse increase their earning capacity by facilitating their pursuit of new educational and ...
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  • Who Gets the House in a Divorce?

    Property Division in Tennessee When couples go through a divorce , one of the biggest concerns is often whether or not they will be able to keep their house. Whether you’ve owned your house for 1 month or 10 years, it can be extremely difficult to part from your home. On the other hand, you might wish to let go of the home in favor of other marital assets that mean more to you. Whatever your ...
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  • How Does Divorce Affect Military Benefits?

    When one or both spouses are members of the military, both partners are entitled to certain military benefits. However, when a marriage ends, many people are uncertain about how their divorce will affect their military benefits. Many of these issues are regulated under the Uniformed Services Former Spouse Protection Act (USFSPA). This is a federal law that entitles ex-spouses to certain military ...
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  • Surviving the Holiday Season as a Co-Parent

    Many of us look forward to the holidays and associate it with fond and cheerful memories. It is a time when we all tend to make more time to spend with close friends and family to show how much we appreciate and love them. However, if you are divorced and share children with your ex-spouse, celebrating the holidays can get a little tricky, especially if it is your first time navigating this ...
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  • Modifying a Child Support Order

    Not many things in life remain the same and neither should a child support order if circumstances have changed. Whether you are paying or receiving child support, you might one day feel that the order should be modified to adapt to any changes in your situation. Thankfully, the courts allow this, but it is important to have a good understanding of what the process entails. You should also make ...
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  • Protecting Your Business During a Divorce

    When you own a business, you know how important it is to protect your assets and interests before they’re threatened. Unfortunately, if you and your spouse divorce, this may become a top priority. In a marriage, all assets and properties owned by one spouse fall under the ownership of both spouses, which means your spouse may be entitled to a share of your business. Even if your spouse has had ...
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  • How is Child Custody Determined in Tennessee?

    Divorce is never easy, but when kids are involved the legal process can be even more difficult to deal with. Whether you and your spouse are on cordial terms or not, you might disagree about how to handle child custody after your split. You might not agree about where the child should live, how time should be split between parents, or who will take the child to and from school. There are countless ...
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  • How Could Dating During My Divorce Impact Me?

    The divorce process is difficult in many ways, but everyone deals with their divorce differently. While some people may feel emotionally overwhelmed, sad, upset, or confused, other people feel excited and ready to move forward with their lives. Some people even decide to move on by dating during their divorce. However, dating during divorce can come with its own set of risks and upsets. If you are ...
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  • What is Mediation?

    In Tennessee, all couples intending to go through a divorce must first seek mediation before going through a contested divorce. While some couples may later go through the court to settle their disputes, mediation can prove a very favorable alternative for those wishing to save time, money, and stress in the divorce process. Mediation is designed to help couples handle their divorce civilly and ...
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  • Pros and Cons of Prenuptial Agreements

    Now days, prenuptial agreements are becoming more and more standard for couples when they decide to get married. Unfortunately, not every marriage can stand the test of time and couples often wind up getting divorced. In fact, about half of all marriages end in divorce. With this in mind, we explain the pros and cons of prenuptial agreements. Pros of having a Prenup A prenuptial agreement can be ...
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  • Keep Your Divorce Off Social Media: Here's Why

    When you are going through a divorce , it’s important to be aware of how your personal information is being portrayed to the rest of the world. The way that your actions are perceived by others can have a significant impact on your divorce proceedings. This is why it is important to avoid making posts about your personal life on social media until your divorce has been finalized. Online Dating ...
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  • Should I Move Out of the Family Home?

    Your home is not just a house, but a source of comfort and, in most cases, your most valuable financial asset. However, when you are in the midst of a divorce, you might be wondering if you should stay or go, and what the implications of either decision might be or how it could potentially impact the outcome of your divorce settlement. The answer to these questions depends on the specific ...
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  • Will My Spouse Get Half of My Personal Bank Account?

    Most of us understand that all marital property is subject to division in a divorce and, while this might seem straightforward, the truth is that tensions rise when both parties are unable to agree on what is considered marital property and what is considered separate property. If you are concerned about your personal bank account and whether or not it might end up on the chopping block, read on ...
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  • What Is Wasteful Dissipation of Marital Assets?

    One of the most complicated aspects of marriage and divorce is money. Once married, most couples agree to share finances and completely trust their partner with all of their private information. Unfortunately, not every situation pans out, leaving people in difficult situations regarding their money and assets. Many couples find themselves in the middle of a divorce for various financial matters, ...
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  • Child Custody Mistakes

    Child custody is a highly contentious matter in many divorce cases, given the sensitive nature of it. You both want what is best for your children, but you might encounter some difficulty agreeing on what that means and how to reach a resolution. This can be a time-consuming and expensive process if spouses are unwilling to negotiate or compromise, and mistakes are often made. This does not have ...
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  • Talking to Your Children About Divorce

    Going through divorce is a stressful process for all involved, including the children. If it is time to discuss your impending divorce with your children, knowing how to address this issue properly is in everyone’s best interest. It is inevitable that your divorce will impact your children’s lives, but you and your spouse can help them understand the situation in the most positive light possible. ...
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