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Going through a divorce is emotionally and financially challenging. For many people it is their first experience with the legal system. Just trying to navigate that system can be a challenge in and of itself. In an effort to make the divorce process a little less intimidating, a Murfreesboro divorce attorney at Bennett, Michael & […]

Once the decision has been made to end a marriage, the next step is for one spouse to initiate the legal process of dissolving the marriage. As part of that process, the filing spouse, known as the “Petitioner,” must choose whether to file a no-fault or a fault divorce. If you are planning to file […]

Typically, the weeks, months, and even years leading up to the decision to end a marriage are marked by roller-coaster emotions. Once the decision has been made, however, it is crucial that you focus those emotions on the legal and practical issues that are part of the divorce process. Of course, if you have never […]

The divorce process is a costly, time-consuming, and often emotional traumatic experience for everyone involved. It can also be intimidating if you have never been through a divorce and you are unfamiliar with the legal system. Although every divorce process is as unique as the marriage it dissolves, there are some common steps. For anyone […]

Deciding to end a marriage is not usually a decision that is made easily nor spontaneously. On the contrary, most people who ultimate file for divorce only do so after a considerable amount of painful introspection and contemplation. Sometimes, both spouses agree that the marriage cannot be saved; however, it is not uncommon for the […]

If you find yourself in a position where the end of your marriage appears inevitable, there is no way around the legal process of divorce that follows. It is, however, possible to make the process of divorce relatively quick and amicable.  That is only possible, however, if both parties are committed to avoiding a contentious […]

When you got married, you undoubtedly believed that you and your spouse would grow old together. With a divorce rate hovering around 50 percent in the United States, however, you are not alone if your marriage is headed for divorce. Knowing that you will need to navigate the legal system may be almost as scary […]

Going through a divorce is rarely easy. For most people, it is a time of heightened emotions, confusion, and frustration. Along with handling the emotional impact of the divorce, it suddenly becomes necessary to navigate a legal system with which you are not familiar. That alone can be a daunting, and often intimidating, prospect. If […]

Although the divorce process is never easy, some divorces are less contentious than others. Many of those divorces are ultimately resolved without the need for protracted and costly litigation. Some divorces, however, seem destined to be adversarial. If you recently filed for divorce, or were served with divorce papers filed by your spouse, and you […]

Like most people, you have likely heard the statistics on divorce in the United States. No matter how common divorce may be at this point, however, the emotional and financial impact it has on the parties has not changed. The decision to end a marriage is not something to be taken lightly. The divorce process […]