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By its very nature, divorce is never a happy or unemotional experience. This is true even if you are 100 percent certain that divorce is the best choice. Given the emotional nature of a divorce, it is unrealistic to expect to go through one without feeling some strong emotions. That does not mean, however, that […]

Emotions often run high in domestic relations cases. When one party refuses to comply with Court Orders, such as Parenting Plans or Orders of Protection, the opposing party often seeks advice about a remedy. Most of the time, the legal remedy is to file a Petition for Contempt of Court, asking the Judge to intervene […]

Our clients sometimes comment on particular activities and wonder whether something is “against the law”. We sometimes get the question “Where does the law come from?”.  A Murfreesboro divorce attorney at Bennett, Michael & Hornsby identifies and describes the most common sources of law which apply to cases in a Tennessee State courtroom. Tennessee Code […]

Yes, there is an official day for that! April 14th is celebrated as “National Ex-Spouse Day” each year in the United States. You might be asking why anyone would want to celebrate their ex-spouse? More importantly, how do you celebrate your ex-spouse? Before you write off the idea altogether, consider the following suggestions from a […]

If you find yourself contemplating divorce, you will also likely be wondering if you need to hire a lawyer to represent you during the legal proceedings. You are not required to hire an attorney when you go through a divorce; however, for many people the benefits of retaining an attorney far outweigh the cost. To […]

Filing a divorce is a life changing event. Often, we don’t realize how much that is true until we are faced with the realities of divorce and separation, many of which we do not anticipate. A Murfreesboro divorce attorney at Bennett, Michael & Hornsby discusses how to address financial needs and obligations during your divorce. […]

When a marriage ends, the law requires the marital assets to be divided among the spouses during the ensuing divorce process. Sometimes, one spouse will try and hide assets in anticipation of a divorce so that he/she walks away with more than a fair share of the assets. A Murfreesboro divorce attorney at Bennett, Michael […]

Parenting Plans are required in Tennessee for any divorce involving children who are minors.  A divorce lawyer in Murfreesboro, Tennessee at Bennett, Michael & Hornsby  addresses several issues or questions our clients often ask about parenting plans in the divorce process.    What is a Parenting Plan? In Tennessee, a Parenting Plan is a multiple […]

Although filing your taxes may not be the most pressing practical or legal issue on your mind if you are recently divorced or in the process of a divorce, you need to understand how divorce impacts your tax filing and obligations. A divorce lawyer in Murfreesboro, Tennessee at Bennett, Michael & Hornsby discusses what you […]