Can I Get My Ex to Pay for My Divorce?
Wednesday, January 8th, 2020
The cost of divorce is important to consider before beginning the process. While there are ways to lower that cost, many people wonder, “Can I get my ex to pay for it?” The short answer is: yes, though it depends on your situation. FIVE INSTANCES IN WHICH YOUR EX-SPOUSE MAY HAVE TO PAY UP 1. […]
Read More »Health insurance during and after divorce
Tuesday, November 19th, 2019
During the course of a marriage, one spouse often carries the health insurance for the entire family. After a marriage ends, one factor that affects child support has to do with which parent provides health insurance for the minor children. Health insurance impacts other areas when going through a divorce, too. After a divorce, a […]
Read More »Can’t afford a traditional divorce?
Monday, July 1st, 2019
What do you do if you can’t afford the divorce you know you need? Julia Roberts said it best when playing the role of exasperated housewife who learns her husband is cheating on her: “I don’t have time for the nervous breakdown that I deserve!” Many identify with this marriage low point, portrayed in the […]
Read More »Divorce Advice: Do’s and Don’ts
Tuesday, May 21st, 2019
“The devil is in the details,” goes the old saying. What you do early in the divorce process can have a significant impact on what happens at the end. So, here’s some divorce advice – “do’s and don’ts” that you don’t have to wait on your lawyer to complete: DO take a parenting class that […]
Read More »How to talk to kids about divorce
Friday, May 17th, 2019
For many parents, having to talk to kids about divorce is one of the most difficult conversations they will ever have. This is understandable; divorce is an intense and often upsetting experience for the entire family. Luckily, there are several tips to keep in mind that will make that conversation easier and more productive for […]
Read More »Parental Alienation: What counts (and what doesn’t)
Tuesday, May 14th, 2019
In recent years, many parents are claiming that the other parent is “alienating” their children’s affections during a divorce. Sometimes, a parents claims alienation to avoid taking responsibility for a toxic relationship with the children. Other times, it becomes a problem when a parent attempts to get their children to “side” with them. The truth is, proving […]
Read More »Annulment and Divorce: the basics
Thursday, May 9th, 2019
What happens when you have just gotten married but realize you have made a terrible mistake? How quickly can you get out? You have two options: you can ask the court for an annulment, or a divorce. There are pros and cons to each approach, and sometimes an annulment is not going to be available to you. A […]
Read More »Online ordination, common law marriage and palimony
Wednesday, May 1st, 2019
In order for a marriage to recognized as legal in the state of Tennessee, it must be presided over by a statutorily authorized person and the parties must obtain a marriage license. Recently, however, it was decided that online-ordained ministers will no longer be included on that list of authorized people. Tennessee does not recognize online […]
Read More »Divorce and Adoption
Tuesday, April 30th, 2019
A reality in the world of family law is that families sometimes fracture through divorce. Families with adopted children are no different. This might be because new parents are not quite ready to deal with the stress of the adoption process and raising children. A marriage may have already been on the rocks when they […]
Read More »Post Divorce Budgets
Tuesday, April 30th, 2019
Budgeting income and expenses during and after a divorce can be tough. Held Law Firm works with clients to create solid post divorce budgets to help reduce that headache. Budgeting helps our clients prepare for the next stage of their life and find where they can cut costs. Or, they may find they have more […]
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