Knoxville Family Law Blog
Living wills and the Right to a Natural Death Act
During estate planning, many Tennessee residents choose to create a living will, or advance care plan, along with other important documents, such as a will. Creating a living will may allow individuals to make health care and end-of-life decision in advance. With an...
read moreHow should I choose a health care proxy?
A health care proxy is a person who will communicate on your behalf if you’re incapacitated by illness or injury. Because a serious health issue can happen at any time, health care proxies are an essential part of all estate plans. Along with making the decision in a...
read moreHow can I overcome co-parenting obstacles?
When it comes to custody disputes, most courts prefer both parents to play a role in the life of their child. Creating a reasonable co-parenting agreement is crucial in this case, especially if you and your ex are still healing after a contentious divorce. Very Well...
read moreHow a business may be handled in a divorce
Tennessee individuals can protect their companies in case of divorce through the enterprise's organizing documents or with a pre- or postnuptial agreement. Since people may find discussing pre- and postnups difficult, the owner may opt to establish in the organizing...
read moreNegotiating for a successful divorce
When people in Tennessee decide to divorce, they may fear the potential fallout of ending their marriage. When people think of divorce, the first thing that comes to mind may be a bitter court battle. However, many people are able to achieve a resolution of their...
read moreShould you date while divorcing?
The divorce process is different for everyone. If the split was fairly amicable, then the couple may be able to settle everything within a few months. For more complicated divorces where each spouse possesses significant assets, a divorce could take well over a...
read moreestate planning for art collectors
For some of the people living in Tennessee, collecting art is a passion, not just a hobby. Accordingly, these people spend a considerable amount of time searching for beautiful works of art to add them to their collection. However, plenty of art collectors don't take...
read moreImportant information about special needs trusts
A special needs trust could be an effective estate planning tool for parents of disabled children. This type of trust can be used to help maximize the child's quality of life both now and into the future when a parent may no longer be around. By placing assets inside...
read moreRetirement funds can be contentious in a divorce
Retirement funds are often the largest assets owned by a married couple in Tennessee. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that dividing these accounts can be complicated during a divorce. According to a survey of divorce attorneys, retirement accounts are one of the...
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