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Monthly Archives: September 2017

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Prenuptial Agreement Invalidated by Court of Appeals

  • Post author:Tim Smith
  • Post published:September 29, 2017
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Grubb v Grubb, (Tenn.Ct.App., filed June 9, 2017). Under what circumstances can a prenuptial agreement be invalidated? This appeal arises from a divorce in Roane County, Tennessee. Wife filed for…

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11 Questions to Ask Before Getting a Divorce

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  • Post published:September 22, 2017
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"Common sense suggests that asking the right questions before getting married can make for a better union, but rarely is the other side of the coin examined. That could be…

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Late-life divorce is becoming more common.

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  • Post published:September 22, 2017
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Late-life divorce (also called “silver” or “gray” divorce) is becoming more common, and more acceptable. In 2014, people age 50 and above were twice as likely to go through a…

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Court of Appeals Rejects Parenting Plan Limiting Father’s Parenting Time to 66 Days Per Year

  • Post author:Tim Smith
  • Post published:September 21, 2017
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Neveau v. Neveau (Tenn.Ct.App. filed June 7, 2017) This is an appeal from a divorce in Loudon County, Tennessee. The trial court granted the parties an absolute divorce and named…

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Repeat Bankruptcy Filings and the Automatic Stay

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  • Post published:September 18, 2017
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The "automatic stay" prevents creditors from pursuing you and your assets as of the moment your bankruptcy case is filed, and usually prevents them doing so as long as your…

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Credit Counseling Requirement in Bankruptcy

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  • Post published:September 15, 2017
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In 2005, Congress passed the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act (BAPCPA), a bankruptcy reform law.  BAPCPA requires that a debtor must receive an individual or group briefing from…

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Should you reaffirm a secured debt in Chapter 7 bankruptcy?

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  • Post published:September 11, 2017
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Are you considering filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy and wondering whether you should try to keep collateral securing certain debts? If you wish to keep property that has been used as…

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The Tennessee Homestead Exemption in bankruptcy.

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  • Post published:September 10, 2017
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Are you struggling financially and have considered filing bankruptcy but are concerned that you may lose your home. There are laws in place called bankruptcy exemptions that in most cases…

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Can you discharge income taxes in bankruptcy?

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  • Post published:September 9, 2017
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The United States Bankruptcy Code sets out specific time periods that determine whether you are eligible to discharge income taxes in bankruptcy. The 3/2/240 Rule. The 3/2/240 rules provides that…

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7 ways to get your student loans canceled.

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  • Post published:September 7, 2017
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  Closed school discharge.   Discharge in bankruptcy.   Discharge for total and permanent disability.   Discharge for false certification or unauthorized payment.   Student loan discharge for unpaid refund.…

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