Divorce
My Spouse Split and Left Me With All the Bills – What Do I Do?
One day you’re doing just fine in your marriage, with two sources of income, and two people to help pay the bills. But what happens if you wake up one day and your spouse has left you a letter saying “I want a divorce” and there’s no sign of them anywhere? Divorces are stressful, complicated,…
Read MoreWhat Should I Look for in a Knoxville Divorce Lawyer?
If you’re reading this, then it is likely that you are going through one of the most difficult periods of your life: getting a divorce. Not only is this experience a stressful one, it’s a costly one. That is why when you are looking for an attorney, it is important that you choose one that…
Read MoreCoping with the Reintegration of a Deployed Spouse
Military couples have unique challenges that some, unfortunately, are not prepared for. Part of the nobility of those who serve our country is their capacity to sacrifice all aspects of their lives — sometimes, this includes relationships. Deployment can take one’s spouse away for several months at a time, and both parties not only have…
Read MoreWhat Is the Best Way to Split Custody?
Divorce stinks. Even if your spouse stinks more, there’s just no way around it — divorce can really just stink. For some, it can be a long, complicated process laden with drama and emotions, and it can be even harder when there are dependent children involved. Obviously, you want the transition into divorced life to…
Read MoreHow Can I Get More Alimony?
One of the hardest parts about a divorce is how it costs you half of the income you’ve become accustomed to. There’s just no way around it. Marriage is the joining of two lives, and all the perks each of those lives carry with them, and divorce is the opposite. However, if you make much…
Read MoreKeeping What’s Yours in the Divorce
There is nothing greedy or otherwise wrong with wanting to protect your own money and property, even when you’re protecting it from your ex. After all, when separating your life from someone else’s, there’s already a guaranteed amount of loss; people aren’t usually keen to make that worse. While you can’t hide or lie about…
Read MoreWhat’s the Deal with the Child Tax Credit?
Ah, tax season. Typically, this is not the type of season where we’re thinking about buying cards and making merry, but the type of season where you’re either about to lose a lot of money or get some back. Naturally, this can be stressful — and that’s just for the Average Joe. For those of…
Read MoreUnderstanding Equitable Distribution in Divorce
Listen, it’s not vain to admit it: you’re worried about losing your stuff in the divorce. More specifically, you’re worried about losing your money. And why shouldn’t you be? It’s yours, that you earned, that’s in your name. Except, as you might be finding out during the course of your legal proceedings, it’s not only…
Read MoreHow Gambling Addiction Affects Divorce
When a relationship goes sour, it’s never a good time. No one enjoys growing distant from someone they once loved, and no one enjoys making the decision to end a marriage. So, of course, divorces are known to be stressful, emotionally taxing, and usually unpleasant – no matter the reason for the separation. A common…
Read MoreWhat Divorce Means for Your Debts
There is a reason why finances play a prominent role in marriage. After all, finances are a main reason why many marriages fall apart and lead to divorce. Unfortunately, they can play a prominent role in the divorce process as well. Everyone is familiar with the split of assets in the divorce process, but what…
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