Four Areas of Your Life Affected by Divorce
A divorce can impact your life in many ways, including: Legal Consequences Family/Social Consequences Financial Consequences Emotional Consequences When going through a divorce, you must focus on each of these aspects of your life. If you focus on one to the exclusion of others, you may make mistakes in the divorce [...]
Factors Considered in Awarding Spousal Support
If you're concerned about paying or receiving alimony after your divorce, you should familiarize yourself with the factors a judge will consider in making an award of alimony. There are several factors established by Tennessee law, and you can help build a case for or against alimony by providing [...]
The IRS Audited Nearly 70% of Adoption Credit Claims
The IRS Audited Nearly 70% of Adoption Credit Claims. Recent reports indicate that the IRS flagged 90% of all returns that claimed an adoption tax credit, and nearly 70% of those claims were actually audited during 2012. To put this number in perspective, approximately 1% of the general population will [...]
Court Denies Award of Retroactive Child Support: Carroll v. Carroll
Facts The parties in this case were married for eleven years. They separated in 2007, and the Husband filed for divorce at that time. The Wife waited three years, until 2010, to file an answer and counter-complaint for divorce. After the Wife's filing, the Husband was ordered to pay [...]
A loved one just passed away. What do I do now?
When a loved one passes away, you are dealing with many things at one time. It can be difficult to know how to handle that person's belongings, real estate, vehicle, and bank accounts. Here are some helpful tips for what to expect to do in the weeks following a [...]
“No one asked me”: How to Help Children Cope with a Blended Family
Parents are often excited and hopeful about remarrying and even about building a new family with their soon-to-be spouse. However, blending families with children is more difficult for the children than many parents want to believe. Children can feel like an outsider in this new family, especially when their [...]