It is not common for state lawmakers to agree so universally on an issue that a bill passes the legislature unanimously. However, that is exactly what happened when Tennessee lawmakers enacted Abrial's Law earlier in 2024. The General Assembly voted unanimously in...
While figures vary, most studies state that between 70 and 90% of all businesses in the U.S. are family-owned. There are many advantages to this. Family members can trust one another and typically share goals and visions for the company. Nonetheless, divorce can make...
Some people recognize that they need legal protection when they first get engaged. People entering a marriage with high-value assets and individuals starting blended families are among those who may decide that a prenuptial agreement might be in their best interests....
Preparing to take drop your child off at college for the first time can be a highly emotional experience for any parent. If you and your spouse are separated or divorced, those emotions can be overwhelming. If you haven’t already, it’s critical that you have the...
People in Tennessee often think of divorce as a protracted legal conflict. What movies and television shows do for dramatic effect can give people the wrong impression about what options they have at the end of a marriage. Litigated divorces are always an option. For...
If you’re looking for advice on how to talk to a child about an upcoming divorce, one common piece of advice you will receive is to assure the child that it’s not their fault. If you’re a parent and you’re having "the divorce conversation" with your child, you don’t...
The best custody arrangements often come from parents trying to work together with one another instead of fighting against each other during divorce or non-marital separation. That ideal is not always realistic or achievable. Some couples simply cannot cooperate...
Some people believe that a prenuptial agreement has to be fair to both parties for it to be legally binding. It is meant to protect assets that people own and help with the division of property during divorce. But they think it has to do so evenly or the court is...
In some cases, parents will work together to come up with a child custody schedule. The court will then approve the schedule during the divorce. In other cases, though, the court has to issue a child custody order. For instance, they could split custody between both...
For many people, the home where they live is a source of financial stability. They know that they can draw on their home equity in an emergency. They also likely intend to leave that value to their loved ones when they die. Clearly, home equity is a key contributor to...