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 »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 »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 […]
Read More »Where to live during a divorce
Monday, April 22nd, 2019
When getting divorced, the last thing many of our clients want to do is go home at the end of every day to face their spouse. Divorce opens the door wide for conflict between soon-to-be exes. However, it can be difficult to decide where to live during a divorce. One of the first things many […]
Read More »Do you need a prenuptial agreement?
Tuesday, April 16th, 2019
Do you need a prenuptial agreement? To determine the answer to that question, you should first understand what it is. A prenuptial agreement is a written contract entered into by couples before a marriage. It provides a disposition of assets and obligations in the event of a divorce. To obtain one in Tennessee, each party […]
Read More »How does military service affect child support?
Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019
,All parents have a duty to support their children. That duty, of course, extends to members of the military. It is a common myth that the Service Members Civil Relief Act shields service members from having to pay child support. However, calculating a military member’s child support is a bit different than for a civilian […]
Read More »How single parenthood affects children
Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019
Research shows that the absence of one parent is thought to drive up rates of teen pregnancy, domestic violence, drug use and welfare dependence among their kids. Through this research, we can clearly see that single parenthood affects children. But does it always have to affect them negatively? These outcomes aren’t a given. It’s important […]
Read More »Child support for grandparents and non-parent caretakers
Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019
Previously, we’ve discussed what you can do if you are worried about your grandchildren’s safety around their parents. We’ve also discussed the rights that stepparents have when it comes to their stepchildren. If you are taking custody of your grandchildren or stepchildren, then you might be wondering what the next step is. It may seem […]
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