A default is a type of Motion that is scheduled with the Court. A default can only occur after a spouse has been served with divorce papers, and after at least 30 days have lapsed, they have not filed a formal Answer with the Clerk. A motion for default has to be filed and the
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What is Inappropriate Marital Conduct in Tennessee?
Inappropriate Marital Conduct is one of the grounds for divorce in Tennessee. Unless parties have a full upfront settlement agreement on all terms, when one party files for divorce, they have to allege at least one “ground” from the list of grounds found in the statute. However, this is the one that is most commonly
Read MoreWhat is Divorce Mediation?
Mediation is an informal settlement conference used in divorce and custody cases to help resolve disputes outside of the court. Both parties are present with their attorneys, but they are in separate rooms. A third-party, neutral mediator (normally an attorney) goes back and forth between the rooms to help facilitate a settlement. A mediation can
Read MoreHow Does Work Alimony in Tennessee?
The Types of Alimony There are four types of Alimony in Tennessee. Rehabilitative alimony is favored by statute and is intended to rehabilitate the economically disadvantaged spouse so that the spouse can re-enter or move up in the workforce. Transitional alimony is paid for a specific period of time and is intended to transition the
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