Category Archives: Property Division
How is Medical Debt Divided During Divorce?
Most people understand that divorcing couples must divide their assets as part of the process. However, many do not realize that debts are also divided. This debt includes not only credit card bills and auto loans, but medical debt as well. Medical debt often becomes a contentious issue during divorce and it is important… Read More »
Three Myths About Property Division in Middle Tennessee
If you are going through a divorce, it is understandable to be worried about property division matters. The property you keep or lose post-divorce will have a big impact on how you live after the divorce is final. Family members and friends with good intentions may provide you with some advice. Truthfully, though, this… Read More »
Who Gets the Family Pet in a Divorce?
Your pet is not just an animal. They are part of the family and you have likely come to love them and rely on them for companionship. When you get a divorce, though, either you or your spouse will have to take ownership of the pet. So, how does the law decide who will… Read More »
Is Tennessee A Community Property State?
Classifying and dividing marital property is one of the longest parts of the divorce process, and one reason some divorce cases can take months, or even years. Determining what property is yours, theirs, and jointly owned is rarely easy. Classifying marital property is extremely important, as it is only these assets that are divided… Read More »
Can You Keep The House In Divorce?
You love your home for many reasons. Maybe you built your dream kitchen, or perhaps it is in the same neighborhood as your children’s school. When you are facing divorce, though, you may be at risk of losing the family home that has come to mean so much to you. So, is it possible… Read More »
How Does Property Division Work In A Brentwood Divorce?
During any Brentwood divorce, the marital assets of the couple must be divided. Couples can agree on how property is to be distributed among each party but when this is not possible, the matter is left to the courts to decide. It is typically recommended that couples agree on how property is going to… Read More »
