Category: Divorce
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3 social media behaviors to avoid during your divorce
Divorce is a sensitive matter during which it can feel like you are walking on eggshells in an attempt to keep conflicts from escalating. You might feel as though your social media pages are a safe haven to let loose and relieve stress, but this is certainly not the case. Anything you post or share…
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Should you date during your divorce?
Divorce is a complex matter. After separating from a former spouse, you may feel ready to get involved with someone new before your divorce decree is final. While it is not unlawful to begin dating while going through a divorce, there are many considerations to take into account before seeing someone new while still legally…
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Upcoming divorce, property division and the inheritance question
If you and your spouse decide to end your marriage, you will begin thinking about the property division phase of your divorce. Tennessee is an equitable division state, meaning there must be a fair division of your assets and debts. Does this include the inheritance from your Uncle Ned? Preparing for property division During the…
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What is the first step to take in getting a divorce?
Your marriage might have been on the rocks for the past few months or years. After giving your best efforts to save it, you may have finally decided that you are ready to file for divorce. Getting a divorce can be complicated, though, and it comes with many steps that are too difficult to take…
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How do I protect my children in a divorce?
Going through a divorce is a significant challenge for the spouses involved. Divorces can be extremely emotionally taxing on adults, but they can leave children with more than just stress. If parents are not looking after their children in a divorce, the children can face lifelong consequences. Studies have shown that a divorce can create more…
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Social media posts may complicate a divorce
Tennessee residents going through a divorce may feel it is an appropriate time to update their social media network regarding the status of their relationship. However, rushing to change “married” to “single” could cause otherwise preventable complications. Seemingly innocent comments posted online could stir up a confrontation with a soon-to-be ex-spouse. It could also affect…
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Wedding planners share insights into marital health
Getting married is a big event for the bride and groom. This should be the start of a beautiful journey; however, not all marriages last until death do they part. Sadly, divorce is the end of many marriage. Wedding planners have a unique perspective on weddings. They have the opportunity to see the bride and…
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Help to reduce the prevalence of sibling rivalry after divorce
Divorce is hard on children, especially when they have thoughts and emotions that they aren’t sure how to deal with yet. As a parent, it might be your natural inclination to want to protect them from all of these but that likely isn’t going to happen. One of the negative things that might happen during…
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Can I toss my ex out of our house when I file for divorce?
When you and your ex split up, one of the questions that you have to answer is who is going to move out of the house. The answer to this isn’t always easy. Even if the house is in your name and you pay the bills, you might have to do some work to get…
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Know your rights and options during an unexpected divorce
You have to protect yourself if your ex unexpectedly filed for a divorce. Chances are good that your ex has been planning the divorce for at least a little while before filing the petition. In a way, you now have to play catch up so that you can ensure that you aren’t getting the short…
