Tag: Tennessee Divorce
Most people think they know what divorce costs before they ever call a lawyer. They Google it, they hear horror stories from friends, and they assume the bulk of the expense is just “lawyer fees.”
That assumption is wrong.
The filing fee is usually the cheapest part of the entire...
Valentine’s Day Divorce Reality
Posted in Big Latin Words.
Valentine’s Day has a funny way of sneaking up on people who are already having a hard time.
Everywhere you look there are flowers, jewelry commercials, reservation reminders, and social media posts that make it seem like the entire world is walking hand in hand into candlelit...
So You Didn’t File in December. Now What?
Posted in Big Latin Words.
Once upon a time, December was supposed to be the finish line.
You were going to get through Thanksgiving.
You were going to survive Christmas.
You were going to white-knuckle New Year’s Eve.
Then January would be your reset button.
And now it is January.
You are still in the...
Want to Start the New Year Divorced? You May Already Be Behind
Posted in Big Latin Words.
Every January I hear the same thing: “I just want this wrapped up so I can start the new year fresh.”
The problem is, if you’re only now starting to think about filing, you’ve probably already missed that window.
The Waiting Period Reality
In Tennessee, there is a mandatory waiting...
Divorce Isn’t Fair. The Fair Is Where They Put Ribbons on Pigs
Posted in Big Latin Words.
I hear it in almost every consult: “I just want what’s fair.” The problem is, court isn’t built on fair. Court is built on statutes, rules, and judges making decisions inside those guardrails.
The Myth of Fair
Fair to you might mean splitting everything 50/50, or getting the kids on every...
What Does All That Legal Jargon in Your Divorce Complaint Really Mean?
Posted in Big Latin Words.
If you’ve just been served with divorce papers in Tennessee, the first thing you probably did was read them… and the second thing you probably did was freak out.
Words like “inappropriate marital conduct”, “primary residential parent”, and “equitable division of...




