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Child support doesn't automatically change because a parent's income changes. In Tennessee, an existing child support order generally remains in effect until a court approves a modification. Before a judge will change the amount of child support, the legal requirements for a modification must be met. One of the most important requirements is whether applying […] ...

Many people assume that one spouse automatically receives alimony after a divorce. That isn't how Tennessee law works. Alimony is not guaranteed, even in a long-term marriage. Getting divorced doesn't automatically mean one spouse will pay alimony or that the other spouse will receive it. Before ordering any type of spousal support, a judge looks […] ...

Receiving a notice for a deposition can make anyone nervous, especially if you've never been involved in a lawsuit before. One of the first questions many people ask is whether they actually have to attend. In most cases, the answer is yes. If you've been properly noticed for a deposition, you are generally required to […] ...

Yes, your spouse may be able to withdraw money from a joint bank account before a divorce is filed. That doesn't automatically mean they'll get to keep it or that a Tennessee court will agree with how the money was used. During a divorce, a judge can examine why the money was withdrawn, where it […] ...