If you are experiencing domestic abuse, stalking, or sexual assault, an order of protection may help safeguard you from the perpetrator. Tennessee law allows individuals to ask the court for legal restrictions on another person’s conduct, including prohibiting contact or legally requiring the person to stay away. Understanding how to obtain an order of protection…
During divorce, spouses must make important decisions about critical issues like property, finances, child custody, parenting time, and support. In Tennessee, couples may be able to resolve these matters through mediation, negotiation, or collaborative divorce. When they reach an agreement, the terms can be documented in a Marital Dissolution Agreement. If they cannot agree, a…
If you own an LLC or other business and are contemplating a divorce in Tennessee, you may be concerned about whether your spouse can claim an interest in your company. The answer depends largely on when the business was acquired, how it was funded and operated during the marriage, and whether any increase in its…
When a Tennessee marriage ends, the financial consequences of divorce can be significant. In some cases, one spouse may be ordered to provide financial support to the other by paying alimony. Tennessee law recognizes several forms of alimony, and the type awarded can affect how long payments continue, whether they can be changed, and what…
