There may be no such thing as an easy divorce, but that doesn’t keep separating couples from longing for a more efficient alternative than the traditional court-oriented model. Luckily, this alternative might already exist in the form of mediation. Mediation may not...
Year: 2020
What are the grounds for divorce in Tennessee?
It is not unusual for a marriage these days to end in divorce. Many couples in the Jackson area may know someone who is divorced and may even be considering divorcing themselves. However, couples in Tennessee who decide to divorce still need to have “grounds” to do...
Ways to avoid probate through estate planning
Probate does not have a very good connotation for many in Tennessee. After all, probate can be a time-consuming and expensive process that can possibly lead to a reduction in the size of your estate. There are ways, however, to avoid probate through estate planning....
Estate planning myths you need to be aware of
Estate planning law is state-specific, ever changing and can be complex. This is often the reason why many avoid the estate planning process. Estate planning myths only further hold some back from estate planning. However, as the old adage says, “the only guarantees...
Here’s how courts look at parental relocation in custody cases
Our lives are more mobile now than ever before. A new job, family, and a desire for change can spur a move. While relocation can usually occur on relatively short notice, this might not be the case when you have a child who is subject to a child custody agreement. In...
How is child custody determined in Tennessee?
Child custody can be a complicated issue for divorcing couples to resolve. Because of that, familiarity with how child custody is determined in Tennessee can be useful to help divorcing couples sort out and resolve their child custody concerns in a way that is best...
A special needs trust can be a crucial part of your estate plan
For a lot of people, at its heart, estate planning is about taking care of yourself and your loved ones once you pass away. Although some estate planners see no need to do anything other than create a will that equally distributes their assets to their loved ones,...
Estate planning myths: Don’t believe everything you hear
When Tennessee residents sit down to take stock of their assets and liabilities before engaging in estate planning, they come to the table with a number of emotions. While one may be feeling anxious when thinking about the end of their life, they should not be feeling...