Divorce
What Does a “Temporary Order” Mean in Terms of My Divorce?
A divorce is a complex and emotionally challenging process involving the legal dissolution of a marriage. During the course of a divorce, you and your spouse must address numerous issues, ranging from property division and financial matters to child custody and support arrangements. In the state of Tennessee, the court system recognizes the need to…
Read MoreShould I File for Divorce If I’ve Already Filed for Bankruptcy?
People often have questions regarding divorce and bankruptcy: “Should I file for divorce if I’ve already filed for bankruptcy?” and “Should I file for bankruptcy during divorce proceedings?” In all situations, divorce comes with significant financial impact for most people, and even in the most ideal of scenarios, it can be difficult to know which…
Read MoreYour “Post-Divorce Paperwork” Checklist
Once your divorce is complete, you may be ready to start living your life. Yet, before you can officially move along on that path, you will need to complete some changes to documentation. Your post-divorce paperwork checklist, as we like to call it, includes a list of things to do now that you have your…
Read MoreHow Long Does It Take to Get Divorced in New Orleans?
You have made the decision to get divorced. You may be ready for this part of your life to be over and a thing of the past. However, there is the legal process to keep in mind. Many people have numerous questions about the divorce process, which we can answer for you here and during…
Read MoreProtecting Your Digital Assets During a Divorce: Social Media, Email, and Online Accounts
With the increasing reliance on digital technology, it has become crucial to address the protection of digital assets during divorce proceedings. In a culture where a significant percentage of our social and business interactions are conducted publicly via social media, email, and other online communication platforms, safeguarding these assets becomes of great importance. What steps…
Read MoreThe Role of Cryptocurrency in Divorce
With its decentralized nature, cryptocurrency is introducing new complexities to divorce proceedings. One challenge divorcing spouses are facing is the potential of hiding cryptocurrency assets, and the methods necessary to uncover these digital assets during a divorce. CNBC describes a recent divorce where a woman found it suspicious that her millionaire husband had very few…
Read MoreWho Claims the Kids? (And Other Post-Divorce Tax Questions)
It is normal for people to have a lot of questions related to filing their taxes. However, if an individual is going through a divorce, taxes can become a little more difficult to understand. That is where our family lawyers at Graham Law & Associates come in, as we have the experience and knowledge to…
Read MoreHow to Talk to Your Kids About Your Divorce
Spouses have a choice to divorce. Children don’t. Older children may have some say about which parent they live with, but the result of a divorce is that children will now spend time in two homes instead of one. Their confidence will be shaken because the closest relationship in their life – the bond between…
Read MoreCan My Ex Take My Business in a Divorce?
Many men and women who divorce in New Orleans own a business or a share in a business. Most of these people want their businesses to continue after the divorce because they like their work and they need income from the business. While some spouses may work with their other spouse, many work alone or…
Read MoreWhat Should I Know About Taxes After My Divorce?
When spouses divorce, their priorities are normally determining who has custody of any children, child support, spousal support, and the division of the marital assets. In many divorces, the tax consequences are an afterthought. The tax consequences can amount to a lot of money, however, especially if children are young and the spousal support award…
Read More