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Information provided in the articles appearing in this section are intended for educational purposes only. They should not be taken as legal advice, nor should they be considered as creating an attorney-client relationship. For legal advice on how you can apply the information in these articles, you must consult a qualified attorney of your choice. Contact The Law Offices of Jack W. Tapper for a consultation at 423-472-9512.
Grounds for Divorce in Tennessee by Jack W. Tapper
The grounds for obtaining a divorce in Tennessee are provided by statute law, found in Tennessee Codes Annotated (T.C.A.) 36-4-101. You can obtain a divorce on any one or more of these...
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How Does the Court Decide on Alimony in Tennessee? by JACK W TAPPER
The amount and type of alimony to be awarded to a spouse is determined by the court if the parties to the divorce cannot otherwise agree. The court considers a number of factors based on the circumstances of each case... (Read How the Court Decides)
In a Tennessee Divorce, How Are Marital Assets Divided? Marital vs Separate Assets: Which is Which? by Jack W Tapper
In Tennessee, the courts have wide discretion on how to divide marital assets to arrive at an equitable distribution between divorcing spouses. The first important step is to determine...
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Contested vs. Uncontested Divorces
When you’re looking for a low-priced uncontested divorce and don’t know exactly what “uncontested” really means in that context and how different it is from a contested divorce, here’s a brief summary of the differences between a “contested” and “uncontested” divorce and what you need to know about each, especially if minor children are involved.
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