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Category Archives: Property Division
Torture Until Divorce Papers are Signed- When Divorce Turns Violent
Think your divorce is messed up? Chances are you’ve got nothing on this story out of California.
Kidnapping, drugging, torture
Mohammad Hanafi of Hawthorne, California is currently on trial on accusations that he and a friend kidnapped his wife and proceeded to torture her for five days until she signed the paperwork that would give him all [...]
Franklin Man Commits Murder After Divorce Settlement
A local man committed murder upon his wife over a divorce settlement which gave her $31,000 in savings bonds and $1,800 per month from his pension. In fact, it would appear that the couple had just resolved their divorce earlier that day. Later on, the husband waited for his wife to appear at a rest [...]
What Documentation do I Need During My Divorce?
This is an example of the documents I’ll need in order to proceed with your divorce (this may change depending on your situation). Gathering some of these may involve a little time and effort on your part,but this is the documentation I need in order to protect your rights and make sure you get the settlement you deserve.
Can I get a divorce if I can’t find my spouse?
For various reasons, married couples sometimes split without ever ending their marriage. Eventually one of them will want to marry somebody else, but they have this problem of the old marriage hanging around like an unsightly tumor and the previous spouse is nowhere to be found.
Khloe and Lamar Reach Prenuptial Agreement
The subject of prenuptial (also called an antenuptial) agreeements certainly make for good entertainment in sitcoms and tablids. While many people think they know what a “prenup” is and how one works, misconceptions about. I’m going to give you a quick summary of how these agreements work in Tennessee.
Lessons Learned as John and Kate Fight to be the Bigger Scumbag
I don’t know what’s wrong with these two, but I bet it’s hard to spell. I can’t help but notice that neither of them talk about the kids unless they’re either trying to build sympathy for their case or using them as a weapon against the other, as evidenced by the legal battle over “John & Kate Plus 8″.
Letterman May be Facing Divorce
As could have been predicted, rumors are that Letterman’s wife wants a divorce. If so, I’ll be watching with interest as his case would touch on a couple of issues I’ve written about recently. I had written about whether or not Hugh Hefner’s wife could use “adultery” as grounds, and I’ve described how property division is handled in Tennessee. So how would a Tennessee court handle this situation?
How Social Media Helps Your Divorce Lawyer
One of the first things I talk to my divorce clients about is their online presence. Before we even think about filing for divorce, I tell them their MySpace, Facebook, and other social pages need to be cleansed and purified. I tell them we’ll just have to hope their spouse hasn’t been keeping copies of their pages and pictures they’ve posted.
Property Division During Divorce
My clients are often very concerned about the property division in a divorce. Everybody has heard stories about someone getting “cleaned out” and being left with nothing while their spouse lives in the lap of luxury. Does this really happen? Is it fair? What can you do to stop it?