THE STATUS OF ALIMONY LAW IN TENNESSEE
On September 16, 2011 the Tennessee Supreme Court issued its decision in Gonsewski vs. Gonsewski, the Court’s first review of Tennessee alimony law in several years. The full decision, which is available...
HOW SEPARATE PROPERTY BECOMES MARITAL PROPERTY DURING A DIVORCE
When a married couple divorces, Tennessee law creates a presumption that any property which either spouse owned before the marriage is that spouse’s separate property which he or she is...
WHY STAYING TOGETHER FOR THE KIDS MAY BE A BAD IDEA
Children learn about relationships from the people around them, starting with their parents. I have interviewed many people who are uncertain about whether to divorce a spouse. In many cases...
WHAT IS FAMILY LAW
Family law is an area of the law that deals with family-related issues and domestic relations including: the nature of marriage, civil unions, and domestic partnerships; issues arising throughout marriage, including...