Property division can be a hotly contested issue in a divorce. People can sometimes act in ways that end up costing them in the long run Here are a few errors to avoid: Failing to declare assets Hiding an asset could lead to your spouse getting a greater share of...
Divorce
Reducing the level of conflict in your divorce
In the past, divorce was known to be adversarial and full of conflict. One spouse would have to show that the other had engaged in some form of wrongdoing, such as infidelity. With no-fault divorce, this has changed somewhat. There is no need for both spouses to...
Should you try to keep your marital home during divorce?
Divorce inspires many questions and will leave you with a lot of choices to make. One is whether to try and keep your marital home – if you and your spouse co-own your property. Many people assume they need to fight to get the house because it’s what they’ve seen...
Did you know that January is Divorce Month?
January has unofficially been referred to as Divorce Month for years now. If it’s your first time encountering this moniker, you may be wondering why that is the case. This trend can boil down to one idea: the holidays. When you think about it, people don’t want to...
Could Tennessee couples lose the right to file no-fault divorces?
A certain political trend has potential consequences for couples who prefer to seek quicker, less complex no-fault divorces. A recent shift toward conservative policies at the state level has some state legislators attempting to do away with no-fault divorces....
Can your spouse just ignore the divorce case?
When one spouse wants to get a divorce and the other does not, that person may try many different things to stop the divorce from taking place. They may simply attempt to talk their spouse out of it. They may propose other solutions, such as taking a temporary break...
Reasons gray divorce may be more complicated
In some ways, a gray divorce can be simple. That’s because this type of divorce refers to those who are 50 years old and older, and they often do not have children living at home any longer. Younger couples split up and spend a lot of their time determining things...
Untangling a shared business in a high-asset divorce
Navigating the intricacies of divorce is already a complicated situation. It becomes even more challenging if the two of you share a business. After all, it’s providing the income that both of you need. What are your options when both of you work together at a family...
3 factors that help couples decide who keeps their marital home
Married couples invest a lot of their income each month toward mortgage payments and escrow account contributions. They may also set aside other funds for major projects, like a new roof or HVAC system. When couples that have invested in real property together decide...
Things to avoid when telling your kids about the divorce
Divorce under any given set of circumstances is tough. If you have children together, one of the toughest conversations you can ever have with them is about your divorce. This is especially true because divorce impacts children in a variety of ways. Fortunately, you...