The more marital assets you have, the more overwhelming the prospect of property division will seem as you approach divorce. However, with sufficient preparation, you can face property division with greater confidence. To that end, here are five tips to help you...
3 ways collaborative divorce may lead to better outcomes
If your divorce goes to court, you may be facing a long, expensive and emotionally draining legal process. Worse, the ultimate outcome of a trial may not be what either you or your ex-spouse would have chosen for yourselves or your children. Collaborative divorce...
What happens to your wedding ring when you divorce?
Wedding rings have a long and important history in human relationships. When you marry the person you think you are going to spend the rest of your life with, you exchange rings to show your commitment. Not all married couples live happily ever after, though....
Protect your financial future with a budget during divorce
Budgeting is an excellent method to strategize ways to reach your financial goals. Its implementation becomes even more critical during a divorce. Considering your finances will feel the impact of your split, proactive planning can help you stay in control. With a...
Debt and financial issues to consider during divorce
Because of Tennessee’s equitable distribution statutes, assets and liabilities acquired during marriage belong to both spouses. A divorce may include creating a plan to divide or resolve outstanding debts as part of a couple’s settlement. As noted by Experian.com, two...
How can you reduce stress for children during divorce?
Having a divorce that centers on your children's needs and wants can help reduce stress and tension for all of you. Learning about the ways most people commonly do this is important if you want to protect your children from fights. Let the past go According to...
Should you change your estate plan after your divorce?
Going through a divorce is rarely simple. Even if you and your ex-spouse opted for a collaborative divorce, the end of your marriage likely brought a multitude of tasks for you to complete. For example, you may have had to find a new place to live, close joint...
How can you reduce conflict while co-parenting?
As you decide the specifics of your child custody agreement, you may notice your talks with your ex-spouse tend to feel stressful. This tension can spill over into fights and arguments that take time and energy away from dealing with real issues. Learning how to deal...
What should you know about pet custody?
Pets are a bona fide members of any family, and these days, the views of people have shifted to accommodate these furry companions as actual members of the family in cases of divorce. After all, many pet parents are just as loathe to part with their animal companions...
Divorce, child support and income withholding
If you are preparing to get a divorce and you have kids, you likely need to carefully review a number of legal topics, such as child custody and child support. If you have to pay child support, it is vital to ensure that you stay current, especially since becoming...
