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For business owners, divorce marks a major change in both their personal and professional lives. The marriage is ending, but their business partnership may also be changing significantly. The first option for business owners, if the business itself is a marital asset,...
Parents sometimes reach a point where an existing custody order no longer supports a child’s daily life. When meaningful changes occur, Tennessee courts allow parents to request an updated arrangement. Providing a detailed explanation of the child’s new needs helps...
Disputes can arise in many areas of life, including family matters. Before going to court, you can try other legal ways that can save time and deliver justice. Alternative dispute resolution, often called ADR, refers to methods used to settle disagreements outside...
The BIFF method (Brief, Informative, Friendly and Firm) is a communication strategy that is applied in different situations, including during divorce. It was designed as a response technique for hostile communications to prevent arguments and stop misunderstandings...
In a divorce, courts generally distribute your marital property between you and your spouse. However, this can become an issue if you own assets outside of Tennessee. To many, addressing this problem might seem difficult because not every state distributes property...
Divorce mediation provides a confidential setting to resolve disagreements without going to court. For many Knoxville professionals, understanding the mediator's role is the first step toward a less stressful and more productive outcome. A mediator is a neutral...
If you are a professional or executive, you may face extra pressure during a divorce. A public dispute can harm your career, strain client ties and disrupt long-term financial plans. You may want a method that safeguards your privacy while still yielding fair results....
You are used to making clear, high-stakes decisions, weighing options, acting and moving forward with confidence. Divorce can feel different. The decisions become personal, layered and less defined, with fewer clear answers. Even highly capable people can find...
When your job requires frequent travel, it can be difficult to manage meaningful time with your children. You want to be as present as possible in your children’s lives, but it is difficult. The good news is that there are ways to work around your business travels so...
Ending a decades-long marriage is a profound change. You must now restructure your shared finances to secure your independent futures. If you want an amicable divorce, knowing the challenges of long-term marriages in Tennessee helps you make better choices. Working...