Divorce Filing Requirements in Tennessee
- At May 09, 2012
- By Miles Mason
- In Divorce
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If you are filing for divorce for the first time in Tennessee, you will need to follow certain laws and procedures to ensure a successful outcome. The first step is to contact a Memphis divorce lawyer who can walk you through the legal process of divorce and help you make decisions that are in your […]
Read More»Valuing a Lawyer’s Legal Practice & Law Firm in Tennessee Divorce
Valuing a Lawyer’s Legal Practice & Law Firm in Tennessee Divorce Law In Tennessee divorce, the value of a lawyer’s legal practice and law firm can be determined and divided. Note: Since this article was originally written, the Tennessee Legislature has enacted new laws impacting valuation. For details, see NEW TN LAW in 2017: Discounts […]
Read More»How to Divide Legal Practices When Tennessee Lawyers Divorce
How to Divide Legal Practices When Tennessee Lawyers Divorce Dividing the value of a legal practice or law firms begins with hiring a business valuation expert experienced with professional practices. Note: Since this article was originally written, the Tennessee Legislature has enacted new laws impacting valuation. For details, see NEW TN LAW in 2017: Discounts […]
Read More»Engaging a Consulting or Testifying Forensic Accounting Expert Witness
- At April 30, 2012
- By Miles Mason
- In Divorce, Forensic Accounting, Home
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In Tennessee divorce and family law cases, family lawyers and their clients should engage a forensic accountant to serve as either a testifying or consulting expert. But which? Once the decision to hire a particular forensic accountant is made, one of the first decisions you’ll face is whether or not the expert will be a […]
Read More»5 Steps: Getting a Divorce in Tennessee
- At April 30, 2012
- By Miles Mason
- In Divorce
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The process of getting a divorce in Memphis can be a simple, quick process if: both spouses are agreeable to the end of the marriage; there is little property to divide; and there are no children to consider. Divorce laws can be extremely complex when: the grounds for divorce are contested – also known as […]
Read More»The Role of Your Lawyer in a Collaborative Tennessee Divorce
- At April 30, 2012
- By Miles Mason
- In Collaborative Divorce
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The reason Tennessee collaborative divorces typically resolve faster and cost less in legal fees is because they settle without the intervention of the courts. This means you can avoid lengthy trials that may take weeks or months to resolve. Before you even begin the collaborative divorce process, you’ll need a divorce lawyer to represent you […]
Read More»Documents Needed to File an Uncontested Tennessee Divorce
- At April 30, 2012
- By Miles Mason
- In Divorce, Home, Pre-divorce Planning
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While an uncontested divorce removes the need to have a court hearing to finalize the divorce, it doesn’t mean that you’ll have less divorce paperwork necessary to file your case. The 2 main documents you need are the Marital Dissolution Agreement, and once things are settled, the Final Decree. These 2 documents and several other […]
Read More»5 Tips for Mediation in Tennessee Divorce
- At April 29, 2012
- By Miles Mason
- In Mediation
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Mediation seems to have become the preferred method of divorce over litigation in many circumstances. While it often may be a much more pleasant experience than going through the courts, it can have its difficulties. To make mediation much easier on everyone involved, consult an attorney to get a thorough understanding of Tennessee divorce laws […]
Read More»Keeping a Cool Head to Avoid Common Tennessee Divorce Mistakes
- At April 29, 2012
- By Miles Mason
- In Divorce Tips
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Emotions are one of the main reasons many divorcees become stressed out or fatigued during the divorce process. Stress can cause problems both in the divorce settlement negotiations as well as to your own physical and mental health, which is why you need to take every step you can to prevent it from impacting your […]
Read More»How a CPA Becomes a Forensic Accountant in a Tennessee Divorce
- At April 29, 2012
- By Miles Mason
- In Forensic Accounting
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In Tennessee divorce and family law cases, CPAs often get their first clients because of the high demand for their services. CPA’s usually start their careers in tax or audit, but forensic accountants are born out of the limitations and frustrations in those careers. CPAs become forensic accountants after taking courses, tests, and meeting certification […]
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