Alcoa, Tennessee, Family Law & Estate Planning Law Blog
Inheritance in high asset divorces
Divorce can be a challenging time in the lives of Tennessee residents. There is much that can weigh heavily on the minds of the soon to be divorced, including such weighty issues as child custody, child support, alimony and property division. Property division, for...
read moreFactors to consider when planning for child custody
Divorce can throw into chaos the comfortable life that an Alcoa child has established with their parents. Though it is not common for adults to want to create stress in the lives of their offspring, it is often an unavoidable part of untying their lives from each...
read morePension plans: What you can expect after divorce
You've worked hard over the years to support your spouse, take care of the children and make sure you also bring in an income. Now, you know that you and your spouse want to get a divorce, but you were relying on the pension that he's entitled to in the future. Will...
read moreWhat property is considered separate under Tennessee law?
The state of Tennessee recognizes equitable distribution when it comes to dividing property between soon-to-be ex-partners during a divorce. Equitable distribution relies on the premise of fairness in dividing real estate, personal property and intangible assets among...
read moreProtecting child custody arrangements during a relocation
The way that separated or divorced parents choose to manage the custody of their children can vary greatly. Whether the parents agreed to a child custody plan on their own or had a plan given to them by the courts of Tennessee, they can be sure that the terms of the...
read moreProtect assets before, during and after divorce
Divorce affects individuals throughout Tennessee each and every day. From the individuals who choose to end their relationships with their spouses to the kids whose parents choose to legally end their unions, divorce can be a messy process as lives, money and property...
read moreUntwining lives post-divorce
When you’re going through a divorce, it’s all you can think about. From the emotional and financial repercussions, to the affect it may have on your children – your mind is consumed with divorce-related thoughts. Each decision you make is critical, and the toll it...
read moreAre Tennessee legislators mincing words?
Tennessee legislators are seeking to formalize the “natural and ordinary meaning” of words. It is legislation that has created controversy as lawmakers strive to find clarity in the vagaries of wordsmithing used in their bills. The legislation, passed after an...
read moreThe Rise In Gray Divorce
Your kids are grown. Your life is established. Your lifestyle has been more than comfortable. Yet, something is missing. Maybe you feel like it's your last chance to pursue something different. Or maybe it's just taken this long to get the courage. No matter what led...
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