Alcoa, Tennessee, Family Law & Estate Planning Law Blog
Avoid costly financial mistakes during a divorce
Tennessee couples face many costs when divorcing. This can include emotional energy and time in addition to the financial costs of filing. Along with those expenses, some make financial mistakes during the process that can cost them in the long run. Forbes lists a few...
read moreDo you know how to co-parent after divorce?
You have finalized your divorce and feel ready to start the next chapter of your life in Tennessee. If you have kids and plan on sharing custody with your ex-spouse, do you have a successful blueprint for co-parenting? Parents.com has tips to help you understand how...
read moreHave you figured out child custody holiday arrangements?
The arrival of fall in Tennessee means that the winter season is waiting in the wings. If you have divorced and currently co-parent to raise your kids, you and the other parent must prepare to adjust your custody schedule for the holiday season.National...
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Do you know how to co-parent after divorce?
You have finalized your divorce and feel ready to start the next chapter of your life in Tennessee. If you have kids and plan on sharing custody with your ex-spouse, do you have a successful blueprint for co-parenting?Parents.com has tips to help you understand how to...
read moreImportant estate planning changes to consider after divorce
Even when a marriage ends on relatively friendly terms, the process of going through a divorce can be emotionally overwhelming. Once the divorce is over, many people are more than ready to move on, and too often they neglect to make essential changes to...
read moreWhere do social security benefits and divorce intersect?
If you were in a marriage for a long time, and then things didn’t work out, it is likely that your ex-spouse took you out of his or her will. One thing you may not be aware of, however, is that even if you were divorced, you may still be entitled to receive some of...
read moreDo you know how to change your estate plan after your divorce?
You have sat down with your soon-to-be-ex-spouse to work out the details of your divorce in Tennessee. You have got everything covered on your personal to-do list, right? Double-check to make sure you included changing your estate plan to accommodate your new status....
read moreJudge orders man who wins $80M lottery to split it with ex-wife
Tennessee residents who are separating from their spouses may wish to consider holding off on purchasing a lottery ticket until their divorce is finalized. Because the Volunteer State divides up marital property through an equitable distribution system, a winning...
read moreWho is most likely to challenge a will?
If you are currently an executor of an estate or a candidate to act as one someday, you may have concerns about someone bringing litigation over the estate. While it may not happen to you, you should still be aware of who in Tennessee might challenge a will if you are...
read moreHow does Tennessee handle property division in divorce?
When you have significant assets, the prospect of divorce may be daunting. Who will keep the family home, your business, vehicles, retirement accounts, investments and other valuable property? In the absence of a prenuptial agreement, Tennessee divides marital assets...
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