Ask any divorced parent and they will tell you that one of the most stressful times of the year is the time leading up to Christmas and other end-of-the-year holidays, due in part to a time-sharing agreement that was established months or even years in advance. Divorced parents have a lot to consider in the
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Is an ‘agreed divorce’ right for you? — III
Over the last month, our blog has been examining the agreed divorce process here in Tennessee, which allows spouses who concur on all points and who otherwise satisfy certain requirements (i.e., no kids under 18, no jointly-owned real estate, no retirement accounts) to secure an expedited split. Indeed, in our last post on this topic,
Read MoreIs an ‘agreed divorce’ right for you? — II
In a previous post, we discussed how the law here in Tennessee provides for a simplified dissolution of marriage process known as “agreed divorce” in recognition of the fact that not all divorcing couples have been together for years, raised a family and/or accumulated sizeable assets. To recap, the process enables those spouses who agree
Read MoreIs an ‘agreed divorce’ right for you?
While there is a tendency to envision the majority of divorcing couples as having been together for years, raised a family and accumulated sizeable assets, this is really only part of the big picture. Indeed, the reality is that divorcing couples come from all walks of life, with just as many having been married for
Read MoreSAME-SEX MARRIAGE LEGALIZED; WHAT ABOUT SAME-SEX DIVORCE IN TENNESSEE?
In an undoubtedly groundbreaking decision, the Supreme Court ruled that the Constitution grants the right to same sex marriage. Justice Kennedy wrote the majority opinion, which encompassed the Court’s recognition of the importance of the institution of marriage: “No union is more profound than marriage, for it embodies the highest ideals of love, fidelity, devotion,
Read MoreHOW DOES AN AGREED OR UNCONTESTED DIVORCE WORK IN TENNESSEE?
First, generally attorneys charge two different types of fees depending on whether your divorce is agreed or contested. This is because an agreed divorce is shorter, simpler, and takes less time. Normally these agreed divorces are done on a one-time flat fee basis. On the other hand, a contested case is normally billed out at
Read MoreTOP 10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CHILD SUPPORT IN TENNESSEE
Child support issues can vary from simple to very complicated depending on the facts and issues involved. However, here is a very good start and understanding this complex subject in Tennessee with the help of a Knoxville divorce and family law advocate can help. 1. Child support is based upon the Tennessee Income Shares Worksheet.
Read MoreCAREFUL! CHILD SUPPORT MAY NOT STOP AUTOMATICALLY AT AGE 18 IN TENNESSEE
In the case of Wunder vs. Wunder, No. M2014-00008-COA-R3-CV, (Tenn. Ct. App., Dec 22, 2014) Husband and Wife were declared divorced in May of 1999. The partes’ Marital Dissolution Agreement or “MDA” gave primary custody of the two minor children to Wife and obligated Husband to pay $4,000 in monthly child support. Husband also agreed
Read MoreCHILD SUPPORT ARREARS MAY NOW BE WAIVED IN TENNESSEE
Tennessee has passed a new child support law, Public Chapter No. 200, which went into effect as of July 1st, 2015. Public Chapter No. 200 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 36-5-101 (f). Under this new law, child support arrearages may be waived or reduced. Child support is in arrears when it is overdue and begins
Read MoreOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS RECEIVED POST-DIVORCE WAIVED IN MDA; ATTORNEYS FEES GRANTED FOR ENFORCEMENT OF MDA
Facts: The parties married in 1998 and divorced in 2011. An MDA was filed and incorporated in to the parties’ divorce decree. Though the parties were divorced, they maintained a joint bank account. In 2013, Husband received social security benefits equaling $52,422.90, which was deposited in to the joint bank account. Wife withdrew $25,000 of
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