Divorce

Many people walk down the aisle with dreams and hopes for their new life going forward. Still, even though most of the country has seen a decline in divorces, most people are realistic about the possibility of their marriage not lasting. This is likely because divorce is no longer a forbidden topic or conversation. Instead,…

Navigating a divorce when you own a family business can be complex and stressful. Many business owners worry about the potential impacts on their business, including the possibility of losing or having to shut it down. At LaFevor & Slaughter, our family law attorneys in Knoxville provide the support and guidance you need to find…

The very nature of divorce is stressful for everyone involved. This enormous stress will cause clients to behave badly at times. Dealing with people in a constant state of anxiety creates an unbelievable amount of stress on family law attorneys, who may be subject to their own types of bad behavior. This combination can be…

The time it takes to get divorced depends on various factors including whether the divorce is contested or uncontested, the complexity of the issues involved, and the local court’s schedule. It typically takes several months to get a Knoxville divorce finalized, even if the divorce is uncontested. The process of getting a divorce in Knoxville…

Deciding to divorce can be very stressful. Once you make this decision and inform your spouse, you will be faced with certain steps that you must take to begin the divorce process. One of these steps may be to physically separate. While moving out may sound like a simple solution, it actually can present a…

While divorces among almost every age group have decreased, gray divorce numbers continue to rise. A “gray divorce” is when a couple over the age of 50 chooses to divorce. Divorcing later in life can create some unique challenges for couples, whose needs are different from younger couples. LaFevor & Slaughter is uniquely equipped to…

While you may have made it through the hard part – finishing the divorce process– there are still going to be new challenges ahead of you. For example, what do your holiday plans look like? Do you have your children for this time, or are they with your former spouse? No matter what your predicament…

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…

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 the Law Offices of LaFevor & Slaughter come in, as we have the experience…