Control the Process: Your Collaborative Divorce
Wednesday, August 1st, 2018
You may have heard about collaborative law in some of our previous blogs, or are looking for alternatives to traditional litigation to resolve family law issues. Below is a brochure prepared by collaborative divorce coach Emily Heird that provides some additional information: ETCA-Brochure Check out our other collaborative law blogs on: Financial neutrals Divorce coaches […]
Read More »Comprehensive Post-Divorce Checklist
Wednesday, March 21st, 2018
After your divorce has been finalized, you should draft a list of things that need to be accomplished post-divorce. The following list is not applicable to all divorces but a general review of the areas that you should consider in developing your own individualized post divorce list. Real Estate – Review your Marital Dissolution Agreement (MDA), […]
Read More »Is my spouse entitled to my inherited assets?
Monday, November 20th, 2017
A commonly asked question is how an inheritance is handled during a divorce. Oftentimes, at the time a party received an inheritance, a divorce was not being contemplated, so no consideration is given to the use of the inheritance. Under the laws of the state of Tennessee, property inherited is considered separate property, which means […]
Read More »Difference Between Separate and Marital Property
Sunday, August 27th, 2017
What is the difference between separate and marital property? If you are considering a divorce, you may wonder what property you will be entitled to if you divorce your spouse. During a marriage, oftentimes real property is acquired, pension and retirement accounts are created or increased and sometimes an inheritance is received. How and when […]
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