Alcoa, Tennessee, Family Law & Estate Planning Law Blog
Why compromise is key between parents during the holidays
These days, it appears that retailers completely ignore the Thanksgiving holiday and simply jump to Christmas. Not only will you see holiday decorations at malls, and "pre-holiday" deals peppering advertisements. While the holiday season is supposed to be "the most...
read moreIf you think cheating is easier in cyberspace, think again
With the advent of e-mail, social media and smartphones, one would think that infidelity is much easier. More people frequent sites such as Backpage.com or Craigslist to find random hookups, explore fantasies or flirt with people they would not normally meet. Married...
read moreReligious disputes and Halloween parenting time
Halloween is not only a great time for kids to enjoy dressing up as their favorite characters, it may also a be an ideal time for recently divorced and separated parents concerned about sharing time to have a practice run for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Parents may be...
read moreAdvice for divorcees who get ‘advice’ from family and friends
As much as you may want to keep your divorce a closely guarded secret, it is natural to confide in friends and family members as you dissolve your marriage. However, announcing it invariably leads to advice about what you should be entitled to and how you should treat...
read moreWhy planning for Christmas right now is okay
If you watch the Hallmark Channel and are annoyed with the “Countdown to the Holidays” that appears on every show, it should be a signal to you if you are embroiled in a custody or parenting time dispute. It is time to plan for the holiday season. So why is it...
read moreWhat does a testamentary trust do for a family?
It is not a subject that most people in Tennessee like to discuss or in general think about, but at some point in time it's an unfortunate fact that everyone will die. People die at all different ages and at different stages of life. Some die after living a long life,...
read moreHow to deal with an ex-spouse’s tax issues
One of the last things that divorcees may think about when beginning divorce proceedings is how they will deal with tax issues in the future. At the outset, their concerns may only center on where they will live, where the kids will live and where they will go to...
read moreScarlett Johansson reaches agreement for child custody
Many people in Tennessee are familiar with the work of actress Scarlett Johansson, but they may not have been aware that she was going through a divorce. Like any other parent going through a divorce, she also went through a child custody dispute. Initially the couple...
read moreWhat is considered marital property in Tennessee?
Prior to getting married in Tennessee, usually people had an individual life separate from that of their spouse. They may have owned homes, had bank accounts, retirement accounts and other assets, which they obtained all on their own. However, once they are married...
read moreA lien on retirement could help you get spousal support
You might be incredibly frustrated right now because your divorce settlement isn't being upheld. Or, maybe you're mad because your to-be-ex-husband won't agree to fair financial terms for your settlement. A divorce does have the potential to cause serious stress in...
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