Division of Marital Property and Alimony Reversed: Hatfield v. Hatfield
Husband and Wife divorced after 24 years of marriage, with three minor children. The trial court found that the Wife had a financial need of $2,300.00 per month, but the Husband only had an ability to pay $1,500.00 per month. Since there were no assets from which an award [...]
What are the Benefits of Estate Planning?
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 [...]
Can a spouse receive temporary spousal support in Tennessee while a divorce is pending?
Yes. Talk to your attorney about filing a motion for temporary spousal support or temporary family support.
Nashville Court Modifies Tennessee Parenting Plan Due to Medical Neglect – Austin v. Torres
The parties were married and had one child in 2004. Shortly after his birth, the child was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder called Phenylketonuria or PKU, which means the child's body could not break down an amino acid called phenylalanine (Phe). If Phe builds up in the child's [...]
How do Tennessee courts determine the amont of temporary alimony?
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.
Nashville Court Changes Custody Because of Parent’s Failure to Encourage a Relationship between the Child and the Other Parent: In re Zamorah B. – Tennessee Custody
The child involved in this case was born to unmarried parents. Approximately 4 months after the child was born, Father filed a petition in the Davidson County Tennessee Juvenile Court to establish his paternity and for custody. Father alleged that he had been voluntarily supporting the child and had [...]