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I am going through an uncontested divorce after 7 years of marriage. We have two young children and have already put a child support agreement in place. We are not seeking to divide either party's 401(k). What should we be aware of in the divorce process given these circumstances?
answered on Mar 20, 2025
Typically the courts in the State of Tennessee will sign off on a property division agreement. It should be in a Marital Dissolution Agreement that is signed by each party before a notary. A child support agreement will be more heavily scrutinized. You need to download a Tennessee child support... View More 
I was married to my husband, Robert Edwin Atchley, for 37 years until he passed away during surgery. Since his passing, I've faced hostility from his family, who have stated I'm no longer recognized as part of the family and have refused to support me financially, despite my ongoing... View More
answered on Mar 13, 2025
In the State of Tennessee, a will must have signatures from 2 witnesses that will attest that the person is of sound mind and body. Some of the better wills have a notary sign off on the person's signature and the two witnesses. An amendment to a will is a codicil. For a codicil to be... View More
We bought a double wide mobile home together and put it on my wife mother's property and now she wants me to leave and the mobile home is payed for can she force me to take the money she is offering
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answered on Sep 1, 2024
You made an improvement to someone else's real property. That is called a gift. Your lawyer can argue for an equitable distribution. It sounds like you are not on the deed. You might argue to move and sell the MH, but it probably will not be worth it. You might ask for alimony if... View More
I made a motion for a default judgement. Got kicked back because I could not request a default on irreconcilable differences but marital behavior. Requested a final hearing and I have the date but unsure what to file to complete. Sent notice of Final hearing to defendant. Help what else do I need... View More
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answered on Jul 30, 2024
IR Divorce is where there is an agreement. Apparently you have no agreement. In that case you must put on proof of grounds. You might not have any. Hire a lawyer who might be able to help, or stay married until he agrees or one of you dies.
In 2016 my parents signed the property I now own over to me and I registered it in my name in same year. My husband and I didn’t get married until 2020. The property is in my name not his. And also he works I do not and has 401k do I need a lawyer for that to since I don’t want anything from it.
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answered on Jul 23, 2024
He can claim the appreciation in value since the marriage should be divided as marital property. Likewise you can argue the increase in his plan's value since marriage is marital property. You need an attorney when engaging in such a legal suit, as you could lose valuable properties.
My husband verbally abused me and manipulated me
answered on Jun 26, 2024
Tennessee allows for a divorce on grounds of irreconcilable differences if the spouses agree on all the terms of a divorce and sign a marital dissolution agreement.
In the absence of your spouse's agreement, you may have to prove fault. Whether the verbal abuse and manipulation... View More
I married my ex wife, who lives in Israel, in the US. Our divorce was finalized in Israel. I have had them apostilled by the Secretary of State in TN already but I'm not sure if I need to file them with the court here to have it recognized before I can get remarried.
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answered on May 6, 2024
The Hague Convention is an international treaty that provides, if your country is a party to the Hague Convention, a process to protect children whose parents are divorced or separated and move between countries. Typically, a divorce decree issued in a foreign country is recognized in the United... View More
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answered on Jan 3, 2024
You do not just file for an annulment. It takes alot of proof to have no marriage declared, so they are almost nonexistent. Divorce will be your cause of action. Without proof of adultery or physical abuse, you will need an agreement about all property, children and debts. Hire an attorney.
The bond is paid and it’s been 4 years been to court couple times then Covid hit and now it’s been 4 years need two know what I need two do will I be put back in jail if he takes his self off my bond live In Tennessee
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answered on Nov 24, 2023
That is probably up to the bondsman, who you should call as you are his prisoner. If the bondsman asks the Court to exonerate him, then the Judge may set a bond or possibly release you on your own recognizance. But 4 years is a long time not to go to trial. Talk to your lawyer. Be ready with a... View More
I'm seeking the most affordable way to get a divorce as I cannot afford an attorney. My situation is as follows: I have six children, none of whom are my husband's. We got married six months ago, but he moved out two weeks after the wedding. I rely on housing benefits, food stamps, and a... View More
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
To get an affordable divorce in Tennessee without hiring a lawyer, you can file for a simple, uncontested divorce if both you and your husband agree on the terms. Since you have no joint assets or debts and both parties are in agreement, the process can be fairly straightforward. You will need to... View More
I got married six months ago, but my husband moved out two weeks after the wedding. I am considering an annulment instead of a divorce, as I thought it might be cheaper or easier. There's no fraud or incapacity involved, and no specific cultural or religious reasons for choosing annulment over... View More
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
In order to qualify for an annulment, there generally needs to be specific grounds, such as fraud, incapacity, or a marriage that was never legally valid to begin with. Since you mentioned there was no fraud or incapacity involved, an annulment may not be possible unless there are other factors at... View More
Is it legal for my wife’s divorce attorney to incorrectly report her income as lower than it actually is on the initial child support forms to reduce her payment obligations? There is clear evidence of her actual income, which contradicts the information on the forms. Should I be taking steps to... View More
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answered on Feb 27, 2025
You will need to cross examine wife's income at Court. Then you argue her real income.
After the sale of the marital home Judge Robinson of Davidson County ordered that the funds be placed in the bank account of my attorney instead of dispursed to me and my spouse. Is this legal?
However I am engaged and on Tennessee government website it says on marriage certificate we can take each others last name
Or choose one. Is this true for zip code 37167. I do not want to have to double pay if this is true.
answered on Jan 14, 2025
I practice law in Hamilton, Bradley, Polk and McMinn Counties in Tennessee. It has always been the case here that if a spouse wants to restore her maiden name, we do it in the divorce, because you don't have to pay extra for it. If we don't do it in the divorce, then we have to file... View More
Is there anyway payment plans for people on fixed income
My lawyer will not call me back... The court house said the lawyer still has not sent the final degree to the court house
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answered on Nov 21, 2024
Go see your lawyer in person and get him gear. Or submit your own proposed order. Did you pay him?
He turned 18 and have police body cam of her and him at her house with granchild sleeping in next room
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answered on Nov 11, 2024
What is your question? If you think there is a crime involved, then report it to LEOs.
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answered on Nov 11, 2024
Hire an attorney to represent you or you may never get divorced.
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answered on Sep 1, 2024
It is very possible. Distribution of marital property can be very destructive, and cannot be based on marital fault only property dissipation. Consult with a competent attorney for some pre divorce planning.
The chancellor changed the value on three investment properties (rental properties) that were awarded to the wife by a total of $167,000.00 from the appraised value agreed upon by the parties.
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answered on Jul 25, 2024
Yes... He can accept value evidence or reject it. It could be grounds for appeal or a post trial motion. His discretion will be given alot of credence.
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