Alimony is a term that people often throw around, but it’s little understood. Many people have questions about when alimony can be ordered and who should get it after a divorce.  If alimony is granted, how much should it be? For how long should it be paid? Does alimony affect …

Going through a divorce can be a very difficult and emotional process. Because it is filled with emotion and drama, the divorce process can draw out the worst in people. Divorcing couples make mistakes all of the time before, during, and even after getting divorced.  But if you keep a …

Child custody is one of the most hotly contested issues that divorcing parents must contend with. In some cases, a child custody arrangement can be worked out between the parents without the court’s intervention. But sometimes, custody can turn into a huge fight. You may have a lot of questions: …

Marriages break up for many reasons. Most of the time, each side can point to several factors that caused a relationship to break up. But the real-world reasons for getting a divorce have to fit into what the law says are allowed grounds for divorce in Tennessee. If you are …

Family law issues, like divorce or child custody disputes, can be incredibly stressful, and their outcomes are often uncertain. In family law cases, relationships and living situations can be altered drastically. Your financial well-being and standard of living may hang in the balance of the legal outcomes.  Issues related to …