Divorce Law

The proper county and Court in which a divorce should be filed must comply with law and is usually based upon the residences of the parties. In some cases, it is filed where the parties last resided together, or where the parties were married. Different rules apply to military personnel in active duty.

In Tennessee, most all assets that have been accumulated by either party during the marriage are considered martial property, subject to division in a divorce. Sometimes, even separate assets may become marital property. As a result, it is very important to seek knowledgeable advice when it comes to how certain property may or may not be divided and what can be done to protect them.

If both parties can come to an agreement through mediation then long and often times stressful court proceedings can be avoided. Some states require mediation before the case goes before a court.

Alimony and support are meant to decrease the negative economic impact divorces can cause. The amount of alimony depends on several factors such as:

• Property ownership
• Income
• Children
• Earnings capacity
• Length of marriage
• Other factors