Joint Ownership of Property after Divorce Affirmed in Chattanooga, Tennessee: Brown v. Brown
When can a Tennessee court keep divorced parties jointly responsible for a debt?
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Unequal Property Division Affirmed in Lebanon, Tennessee Divorce: Dewald v. Dewald
Facts: Wife was a 19-year-old college student when she met Husband, then 27 years old. Within a few weeks after meeting, Wife dropped out of college and moved in with Husband. They married six months later and have one son. When they married, Wife entered the marriage with, according to the trial court, “nothing but the […]
Read MoreFailure to Refinance Mortgage Disputed in Jackson, Tennessee Divorce: Ingram v. Ingram
Must a spouse who receives the marital home always refinance the mortgage out of the other spouse’s name?
Read MoreWhy More Young Married Couples Are Keeping Separate Bank Accounts
Why are young married couples keeping separate bank accounts? The answers may surprise you.
Read MoreInterpretation of Marital Dissolution Agreement Resolved in Knoxville, Tennessee Divorce: Ramsey v. Reso
What happens when a marital dissolution agreement is poorly drafted? This.
Read MoreDispute over Accrual of Postjudgment Interest in Bradley County, Tennessee Divorce: St. John-Parker v. Parker
When does postjudgment interest start accruing in Tennessee?
Read MoreDivision of Property Reversed in Williamson County, Tennessee Divorce: Telfer v. Telfer
When is an unequal division of marital property reversible error?
Read MoreModification of Marital Dissolution Agreement Reversed in Franklin, TN: McKay v. McKay
When can a Tennessee court modify a marital dissolution agreement?
Read MoreAward of Military Retirement Benefits Disputed in Jonesborough, Tennessee Divorce: Lockler v. Lockler
Did a Tennessee judge intend to divide military retirement benefits in a divorce?
Read MoreTennessee Family Law Legislative Update 2017
Hello, friends! It’s that time of year again—time to review how our legislators made Tennessee family law worse than it was this time last year. First, let’s all take a minute to chug a jar of East Tennessee moonshine to prepare ourselves for what’s to come. OK, now that we’re sufficiently numb, let’s get started. Hit us with your best shot, […]
Read MoreNo Postnuptial Agreement in Loudon County, TN Divorce: Ogle v. Duff
Facts: On Appeal: Case name (Tennessee Court of Appeals, Western Middle Eastern Section, date). Information provided by K.O. Herston: Knoxville, Tennessee Divorce and Family-Law Attorney.
Read MoreEquitable Division of Marital Property and Award of Attorney’s Fees Reviewed in Chattanooga, TN Divorce: Talley v. Talley
Facts: Husband and Wife were married for 26 years. They have two adult children. At the time of divorce, wife was 63 years old and retired because of health issues. Husband was 59 years old and earned $74,000 working as a mechanical engineer. The trial court awarded marital property valued at $542,763 to Wife and […]
Read MoreEqual Division of Marital Property and Low Amount of Alimony Modified for Abuse of Discretion in McMinnville, TN Divorce: Gant v. Gant
Facts: The parties divorced after 40 years of marriage. Both were 64 years old at the time of trial. Husband is a college graduate who is an executive in a company owned by his family, where he earns between $40,000 and $67,000 per year. He is healthy and has no present plan to retire. Wife […]
Read MoreUnequal Division of Marital Property in Long Marriage Affirmed in Franklin, TN Divorce: Davis v. Davis
Facts: Husband and Wife divorced after 26 years of marriage. They have two children, both of whom are now adults. Husband is 51 years old. Wife is 52. Husband, a retired Air Force veteran, works as a pilot for FedEx. Wife worked as a teacher but retired in 2012 because of health issues. The trial […]
Read MoreCourt Reversed for Not Following Its Own Order in McNairy Co., TN Divorce: Hudson v. Hudson
Facts: Husband and Wife were divorced after 12 years of marriage. The trial court divided 68 acres of marital property into three separate tracts. Wife was awarded the marital home with three acres. Because Wife’s mother occupied a mobile home located on the 68-acre tract, Wife was also awarded 10 acres where the mobile home […]
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