As an older couple, you might hesitate when the notion of divorce begins to surface. But these days, more and more people aged 50 and over have decided to get a divorce and find a new lease on life. Still, as someone older than most divorcing peers, you have some...
Do you need a reason to get divorced?
People often talk about reasons for divorce, a conversation that is dominated by things like infidelity, abuse, financial concerns and getting married too young. They point out that divorce can happen for many reasons and that it’s different for all couples. All of...
3 options for your vacation home after your divorce
When you and your spouse first visited the Smoky Mountains near Gatlinburg, you knew you would return many times. Buying a vacation home allowed you to achieve that dream. Now that your marriage is heading for an inevitable divorce, you may wonder about the future of...
Are you ready to get a divorce in January?
“Divorce day,” or the first working Monday of January, sees an annual surge of unhappily married couples heading their separate ways -- and winding up at family law attorneys’ offices. Why is January a big time for divorces? There’s no one reason behind the social...
Can you get custody of your dog in a divorce?
You do not have any children, but you and your spouse have always thought of your dog as part of the family. The dog is not just a pet; it’s more like a child in its own right. Now you’re getting divorced, and you’ve realized how complicated it can get. You don’t...
The divorce rate has begun to decline
When you look at divorce rates and statistics for every year, you can find some common trends. This can help you understand when and why divorce tends to happen. One trend is that August usually sees the biggest spike in divorce rates, rivaled only by a short period...
What types of alimony are available in a Tennessee divorce?
One of the biggest concerns people can have during a divorce is how they will make ends meet as a single person. This is especially concerning when one spouse does not have a steady career or a regular income. As you might expect, alimony or spousal support is one way...
Your in-laws and your divorce: What you need to consider
A lot of married people develop warm, loving relationships with their in-laws. When the marriage ends, however, that relationship can become painfully strained. Does divorcing your spouse mean you also have to divorce your in-laws? Absolutely not. Here are some tips...
What is a default divorce?
Typically, a divorce happens after one spouse files the paperwork and serves it to the other spouse. That person then responds to the filing, and the two enter into divorce negotiations or divorce litigation. In the end, the court either makes a decision or signs off...
Will you have to split your house’s value with your ex?
It is normal for divorcing spouses to argue about who gets what and how to split up the assets they once shared as part of their married life. The greater the emotional or financial value that's an asset has, the more likely it is for former spouses to butt heads over...
