Should I Record My Children or Spouse for Evidence?
Monday, July 6th, 2020
Maybe you know your spouse is lying. Maybe your kids want to live with you and just don’t want to tell the other parent. Maybe your partner is verbally abusive when no one is listening. Maybe your spouse has admitted something that will help you in court. You have your phone in your pocket, ready to […]
Read More »Service by Publication: What if I Can’t Find My Spouse?
Friday, June 5th, 2020
People sometimes leave their spouses for reasons that lead to separating for a long period of time before filing for divorce. During that time, you may not have any contact with your spouse. This is often the case if that spouse was abusive, an addict, or in jail. The good news is that, in a […]
Read More »Rule 53 and the Rise of Collaborative Law
Wednesday, May 27th, 2020
People who come to our office looking to start the divorce process are often surprised to learn that there are alternatives to litigating in court. For clients who can maintain a good working relationship with their spouse and have no history of domestic violence in their current marriage, one of those alternatives could be collaborative […]
Read More »What Factors are Considered in a High Asset Divorce?
Friday, May 22nd, 2020
Going through a high asset divorce seems daunting. If you and your spouse have acquired substantial assets during your marriage, you may be concerned about the impact of a divorce on those assets. Tennessee statutes require that the court divide your assets equitably if you cannot reach an agreement outside of court through mediation or negotiation. The statutes list […]
Read More »How to Modify Alimony Payments
Wednesday, May 20th, 2020
When a divorce is finalized, there may be an award of spousal support known as alimony. After time passes, one of the parties from the divorce may want or need to modify alimony payments. The first step to determining if the alimony payments can change is to determine the type of alimony awarded in the […]
Read More »Irreconcilable Differences as Grounds for Divorce
Thursday, March 26th, 2020
“Irreconcilable differences” is a ground for divorce in Tennessee that many couples try to cite as the basis of their divorce. The phrase brings to mind a marriage broken beyond repair, but the legal requirements for a divorce on the grounds of irreconcilable differences are a bit more complicated. It is easiest to think of […]
Read More »Is Your Divorce Really Uncontested?
Monday, March 23rd, 2020
Several times a day, we get calls asking us to help a new client get a divorce that the client believes is “uncontested.” Most folks think “uncontested” means that their spouse wants a divorce too. Unfortunately, even if you both want to split, there are still issues that need to be worked out. A divorce […]
Read More »How Are Debts Allocated in a Divorce?
Wednesday, March 11th, 2020
While it is important to consider how the division of assets impacts a divorce, debts are also a major consideration. Debts that are incurred during the marriage must be equitably divided between the parties. The court will look at the source of the debt and the ability of the parties to pay. After examining these […]
Read More »Gray Divorce: Splitting Up After 50
Tuesday, February 25th, 2020
A new term has entered our lexicon — a “gray divorce.” As the rates of divorcing couples over 50 rises, this term is used more and more to describe older couples who decide to part ways after a long-term marriage. The causes of a gray divorce vary, as with any type of divorce. However, some common […]
Read More »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. […]
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