Divorce rates can be a somewhat contentious subject. There are those who claim that divorce rates are constantly increasing and that divorce is becoming much more common in America. Others will say that it’s happening less than it used to, even with no-fault divorce...
Divorce
How is debt handled during a Tennessee divorce?
Even when the decision to end a marriage is mutual, divorce is never a walk in the park. You may feel resentful following the end of your marriage. You may also be concerned about your children’s post-divorce living arrangements as well as your financial future....
Some common reasons for divorce
If you are unsure about the future of your marriage, you may benefit from the experience of other couples. Research shows that there are several things most likely to result in a marriage ending. Here are some of them: You don’t look for the middle ground If you both...
Is there an easy way for parents to divorce in Tennessee?
After trying your best to make the marriage work for the sake of your children, you may have decided to divorce. Now you're left wondering how long it will take and if there is anything you can do to make it faster. Fortunately, there is. An uncontested divorce An...
What is birdnesting after divorce?
After divorce, couples will figure out a custody solution for their children. In most cases, this means that they share custody and live in different locations. They have to work together to make decisions about the children, which is the main element of legal...
Can a child choose the parent they want to live with in Tennessee?
When a couple calls it quits, it is not just their lives that are impacted, but the kids they share as well. Divorce means that kids may never share a living space with both parents ever again. It also means that they may have to move and change schools; which leads...
How divorce could benefit you
When people think of the word “divorce,” they usually associate it with adverse connotations, and only a few can blame them. After all, divorce litigation is expensive in Tennessee at $9,500+. (And that’s not including filing fees with or without minor children, which...
Wealthy families may be at greater risk of divorce
It can be easy to assume that wealth will insulate you from divorce risks. To a large degree, this is because it’s clear that money issues often lead to divorce, but they usually revolve around a situation where the couple does not have enough money. For instance,...
Can your ex swap out holiday gifts for their support payments?
Money is tight, and inflation is rising – and that’s pinching a lot of pockets as the holidays approach. Parents everywhere are already struggling to meet the financial demands of the Christmas season on top of their regular bills. Your ex-spouse, however, seems to...
Can a divorce be denied by your spouse?
You feel like your relationship with your spouse has deteriorated to the point that it can no longer be saved. You’d like to end the marriage and move on with your life. You float the idea of getting a divorce to your spouse. You’re a bit surprised, because you don’t...