When a marriage ends and children are involved, navigating custody arrangements can be challenging and highly emotional. In Tennessee, terms like "custodial" and "non-custodial" parent are replaced with "Primary Residential Parent" (PRP) and "Alternative Residential...
When planning a disabled loved one’s future, it's important to ensure they receive the necessary financial support without making them ineligible for public assistance programs like Social Security and Medicaid. One of the most effective tools for this is a Special...
Estate planning and the creation of a will allow people to control the distribution of their assets after death. Knowing that a family member has an estate plan or will can give you and your family peace of mind, especially if they’re of advanced age or have a serious...
Divorce can be stressful for many reasons, including its potential impact on your finances. But if you have a high net worth, the stakes can be even higher when your property is at risk. If you or your spouse have significant assets, navigating a divorce can become...
According to Pew Research, around 16% of families in the U.S. are blended families. These are families that include stepparents, stepsiblings, and stepchildren. If you have a blended family, you may wonder how having stepchildren will affect your will or estate plan...
Divorce is a challenging and emotional process that can take anywhere from a couple of months to two years to finalize, depending on how contested it is. As you navigate this major transition, you may feel ready to move on with your life before your divorce is...
Divorce can be a complex and emotional journey, especially when it comes to dividing assets between spouses. It’s common for divorcing spouses to battle over assets like money, homes, vehicles, furniture, vacation property, and heirlooms, but what happens when one or...
Divorce brings many challenges and questions, especially regarding financial obligations like spousal and child support. A common concern during and after divorce for a spouse receiving payments is whether the other spouse can intentionally quit their job or become...
Estate planning for blended families involves unique challenges and requires careful consideration to ensure that all family members are adequately provided for. As the structure of families evolves, estate planning must adapt to address the complexities that come...
Many people do not think about the possibility of getting divorced when they reach their golden years. Instead, they might imagine divorce as being something younger couples might go through. However, statistics show that gray divorce, which is defined as a divorce...