Tennessee has four (4) different types of alimony. Alimony in futuro is also known as "periodic alimony". This type of alimony consists of payments made on a long-term basis, typically until the death or remarriage (or cohabitation) of the recipient spouse. This type of alimony is modifiable by the court, and it can be [...]

It is very important that you keep your original will in a safe place - preferably a fire safe box or a safe deposit box at a bank. Make sure someone knows where to locate your original will if something were to happen to you. To properly administer your estate, your personal representative must [...]

A will is a legal document that allows you to direct how your estate will be handled at your death. With a will, you are able to choose your heirs, rather than leaving that to be decided by the state. For example, if you wish to leave property to a charity, church or other [...]

Estate planning is an important process, and it is not just for those who are elderly. This process allows you to: Exercise control over how your property is distributed at your death; Appoint a guardian of your minor children, if necessary; Designate someone to make medical and healthcare decisions for you if you are [...]

Yes. Talk to your attorney about filing a motion for temporary spousal support or temporary family support.

There is no formula to determine temporary alimony or spousal support. The judge will use his or her discretion, looking primarily at the paying spouse's financial ability to pay and the recipient spouse's financial need.

Yes, Tennessee courts may award more than one type of alimony (or spousal support) in a divorce case, depending on the circumstances.

A case is not final until a "final order" has been signed by the judge. Once that final order is filed by the clerk, the parties have a period of time during which they can file an appeal. This time period is typically thirty (30) days. Once the appeal period has run, your divorce [...]

When you set the first appointment with our office or another attorney, ask what you can do to prepare for the appointment, then, make a list of questions that most concern you. Much of what you learn in your initial interview will be things you need to know in addition to what you ask [...]

There are many ways to provide for medical care and medical decision-making as you age. As an example, you can have an estate attorney prepare health care advance directives such as living wills, durable powers of attorney, and durable medical powers of attorney. These documents are relatively easy to prepare and can save you [...]