Of the millions of Tennessee residents, a sizable percentage are in marriages or other stable long-term relationships. But not all these marriages and relationships are healthy, and there is a variety of ways that trouble or dysfunction can manifest. Oftentimes, a...
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3 things to avoid when telling children about a divorce
Children undergo great upheaval as a result of divorce. Despite having no choice or hand in the matter, they often find their lives completely overturned. Simply learning of a divorce can be a distressing and shocking event for them. It is important to avoid certain...
Dealing with a mortgage in a divorce
When divorcing couples sit down to talk about dividing marital property, the family residence is usually the first asset they discuss. The simplest way of dealing with a home in a Tennessee divorce is to sell the property, pay off the mortgage and then divide the...
Alimony in gray divorces: How it affects your retirement savings
Older couples facing divorce may worry about their retirement savings because, through the years, they have often saved up quite a bit, including retirement funds. A divorce might mean splitting these savings, which could hinder their plans for a comfortable...
Helping children adjust to a new school after divorce
As families go through the process of separation and divorce, one of the significant changes that children often face is the need to adapt to a new school environment. Transitioning to a new school can add to the stressors that children already experience during a...
Have you factored a life insurance policy into your divorce?
In an increasing number of Tennessee divorces, it's compulsory that you purchase and maintain a life insurance policy. This is needed for child support and alimony in the event that the main provider of the family was to pass away while either of these are still owed....
Do you need life insurance in a divorce?
Divorce rates throughout Tennessee and Mississippi continue to mirror those of the rest of the country. As a result, the same general questions that perplex divorcing couples throughout the USA will apply here as well. One of the most pertinent for many people will be...
How do you tell your spouse you want a divorce?
Technically, the law does not require you to inform your spouse of your intention to divorce before filing. However, after the time that you and your spouse have spent together, he or she deserves to hear it from you directly before you have the divorce papers served....
What are the financial risks of a gray divorce?
Instances of divorce after 50 are increasing in the United States. AARP reports that the divorce rate for older couples doubled in the past 27 years, particularly for people in the mid-50s to early 60s. While there are many facets to gray divorce, you may find the...
3 tips for helping adult children deal with your gray divorce
Gray divorce, where spouses over the age of 50 end their marriages, is becoming more common. In fact, the number of gray divorces in the U.S. has doubled in the last 30 years. Still, if you and your spouse have adult children, the end of your marriage may be hard for...