Divorce

It is natural for people to worry about their most valuable assets when they prepare for divorce proceedings. Oftentimes, real estate is one of the main assets that spouses need to address in property division negotiations with one another. Real property holdings can...

Unlike many states, Tennessee is not purely a no-fault divorce state. Couples can establish grounds for divorce by proving marital faults like substance abuse, conviction of a felony or neglect. However, the state also has a no-fault-based divorce option in which...

Most married couples in Tennessee share just about everything with each other. They may both deposit their paychecks into the same checking account and mutually contribute toward the maintenance and purchase of their marital home. They will likely also plan to retire...

If you’re married to a current or retired service member, you likely haven’t had to worry about health insurance because you’re covered by TRICARE. If you’re going to be divorcing, however, you need to determine whether that coverage will continue. If you have...

Divorce is rarely a pleasant process, but some divorces become outrageous public spectacles that damage everybody involved. Once the details become public, friends, relatives and neighbors can feel forced to choose sides, and the damage to someone’s personal and...

Deciding to divorce is a life choice that often requires months of careful consideration. Although you may have decided to get married in an instant, you will think very carefully about whether divorce is the right choice. Even when you feel quite strongly that your...

You're finally done with the divorce process, and you can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. But now that it's over, what comes next? How do you pick up the pieces and move on with your life? It's normal to feel lost after a divorce. However, there are...

The family home is often the most valuable asset in a marriage. This is because it carries an emotional, nostalgic value, as well as financial, which both parties may find hard to let go of. But, the Tennessee family law courts must find a way to distribute it...

You make a lot of sacrifices when you decide to pursue a career in the military. You give up stable housing and autonomy, as you won't have control over what work you do or even where you live. While you may not realize it at the time, you may also reduce your...

Your troubled marriage is behind you. Now that that the New Year is here, the divorce means getting a fresh start. Granted, the pain will take time to heal. However, your focus now is the future. You have made a big change in your life. The New Year represents a time...