When people budget for a divorce in Memphis, court filing fees and attorney bills dominate their thoughts. However, dissolving a marriage requires splitting a single household into two separate financial realities. The cost of living seems manageable, but the sudden...
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Can your spouse force you out during a divorce?
As a general rule, if you and your spouse own a home together, they cannot throw you out of the house during a divorce. They cannot force you to find another place to live. This is something that you often see in movies and television shows, where one partner returns...
Why should you use caution on social media during divorce?
Social media is a part of daily life for many people, and some are reluctant to take a step back from it for a variety of reasons. Anyone who is going through a divorce needs to ensure they’re using social media in the correct manner if they choose to remain active....
Can collaborative law work for a high-asset divorce in Tennessee?
When you have spent decades building a life in Tennessee, the thought of a courtroom battle in a public forum is exhausting. You may have worked hard to grow a business, invest in real estate or build a substantial retirement nest egg. You want to protect what you...
2 essential steps to address contempt of court in family law situations
If you are a parent, facing a contempt of court charge can feel unnerving. These charges are serious, as they reflect a perceived failure to comply with a court order or disruption of court proceedings. Unfortunately, simply showing up in court isn’t enough. This is...
Is financial infidelity grounds for a divorce?
Physical or sexual infidelity is perhaps the most well-known form of unfaithfulness. However, people may also choose to enter marital counseling or to separate from their spouses due to emotional infidelity. One spouse establishing an intense emotional attachment to...
Does leaving one’s home during divorce eliminate equity rights?
People in the early stages of divorce often receive unsolicited advice from others. One of the most common warnings people offer during divorce is to stay in the family home. They tell spouses dealing with intense conflict that leaving the home puts them at risk of...
How to minimize conflict in your divorce
There are a lot of legal issues to get through in a divorce, and the outcome of each of them can reshape how you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse live your lives. As a result, there can be a lot of tension in trying to negotiate or litigate these issues. If you’re like a...
Should you get a prenuptial agreement?
When you're about to get married, the last thing you want to think about is the possibility that your marriage might not work out. Still, you've read the statistics and you know that there's a good chance that your marriage could end in divorce. If that happens,...
When can a Tennessee child support order be modified?
Regardless of which side of the fence you’re on, a child support order can have a tremendous impact on your life. If you’re a custodial parent, the amount of support you receive can shape the life you’re able to build for your child and mold what their overall...