Alimony, also known as spousal support, is one of the most debated topics in Nashville divorce cases. Unlike child support, which follows a strict mathematical formula, alimony is determined based

The period between filing for divorce and receiving the final decree can be long, often lasting several months or even over a year. During this time, it is natural to

A common misconception in Tennessee is that if parents share exactly equal time with their children, neither parent will have to pay child support. While it seems logical that a

When parents in Middle Tennessee begin the process of ending a marriage, the most emotional and complex hurdle is often the parenting plan. A common question that arises is whether

What to Expect in the First 60-90 Days of Your Filing For many, the hardest part of a divorce isn’t the paperwork, it’s the waiting. Tennessee law has built-in “cooling

Why Your “Grounds” for Divorce Matter More Than You Think When you decide to file for divorce in Nashville, one of the first legal hurdles is choosing your “grounds.” While

Navigating Equitable Distribution in a Modern Divorce One of the most common misconceptions we hear in our Nashville office is: “We’ve been married ten years, so I get half of

At Rogers, Shea & Spanos, we believe that staying at the forefront of the legal profession means more than just practicing law; it means shaping the education and standards that

If you are considering a divorce or have recently been served with papers, you are likely feeling a mix of uncertainty and anxiety. The decisions you make in these early

When you decide to end a marriage, the legal process begins with a “complaint for divorce.” In this document, you must state the legal reason, or grounds, for the dissolution