Can I date while my divorce is pending?
No. It is never a good idea to date while you are still married. Until you have a final hearing on your divorce, you are legally married. Dating another person could affect your divorce. For example, if you are entitled to alimony, it could reduce the amount of your [...]
What if I don’t know where my spouse is living but want to get divorced?
One requirement after you file for divorce is that you “serve” your spouse with divorce papers. However, if your spouse’s whereabouts are unknown, this can be a difficult task to accomplish. If the filing spouse proves to the judge that he or she has made a “good faith effort” [...]
Can I waive my right to receive child support?
No. In Tennessee, judges are very hesitant to waive a parent’s obligation to pay child support. Good reason must be shown, and both parents must be contributing financially to the care of the child. Child support will be set according to the Tennessee Child Support Guidelines in every divorce [...]
What is a Marital Dissolution Agreement?
An MDA is essentially a contract entered into by divorcing spouses, and this contract addresses how the parties’ assets and debts will be divided. This document can also provide for the division of retirement funds, for spousal support and for issues related to health insurance coverage.
How long does it take to get a divorce?
Tennessee law requires that all divorces be on file for at least 60 days prior to being finalized. If minor children are involved, the divorce will have to be on file for at least 90 days. Typically, uncontested divorces can be finalized shortly after the waiting period. However, contested [...]
Parental Relocation Denied: Johnson v. Johnson
Facts of the Case After sixteen years of marriage, these parties divorced. During the divorce process, the parents were able to reach an agreement as to their parenting schedule. The Mother was designated the Primary Residential Parent and the Father was granted 122 days of parenting time with the [...]