Franklin TN Divorce Law Blog

When a couple files for divorce in Tennessee, it can be an emotional time. In cases where there are large assets to be divided, both spouses can be suspicious of the motives of the other. This suspicion can lead to a desire to spy on the other party to get an advantage in a divorce.

The desire to spy can easily be satisfied nowadays by using new technology. According to reports, miniature cameras, recording devices and software are readily available that can help spy on a person. These items can cost as little as $200 to $300 on the Internet. These devices can be a much less expensive alternative to the traditional method of hiring a private investigator.

As many in Tennessee know, the divorce rate in our country remains high. There are many reasons that marriages end, including job loss, other financial issues or infidelity. But sometimes a divorce occurs simply because a couple has grown apart.

Last week we discussed life expectancy and how it relates to divorce, and this week we found yet another study that sought to determine if there were predictors for divorce in marriages. Looking at 136 married couples who reported being very satisfied after four years of marriage, the researchers followed the couples to determine future happiness and eventual divorce for some. The study lasted for 10 years, and the couples were periodically interviewed over that time span.

Tennessee residents may be interested to hear that supermodel Heidi Klum reportedly filed for divorce from her Grammy-winning husband Seal. The high-asset divorce was filed by Klum Friday, April 6, just two months after the couple separated.

The couple has four children together and has been married for about seven years. The couple renewed their wedding vows every year, and when they decided to separate, they agreed to keep their separation cordial and remain on good terms with one another.

Divorce can be a highly turbulent time in anyone's life. Often during this period, emotions are charged and couples face many hardships. However, for Tennessee couples who are filing for divorce, it may be helpful for the couple to calm down and deal with financial issues with a clear mind. That is easier said than done, of course, but it is an approach worth working toward.

One thing that may be necessary is to set up individual accounts instead of joint accounts and removing the the other spouse's privileges in all financial accounts. The individual will likely benefit from having his or her own credit card and bank account during divorce to ease the transition. Furthermore, divorcing couples may wish to look at critically at pension plans, 401k plans, IRA plans, retirement accounts, insurance plans and other investments. If the other spouse is a beneficiary on any of this accounts, the spouse might consider changing the beneficiary to someone else.