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 Divorce
is a part of life in this country. A divorce may
be necessary to clear away a problem that blocks
you from leading a better life. The biggest divorce
I know of was when our country divorced itself from
England in 1776. Divorce is not pleasant. Some divorces
are more unpleasant than others. While I have lectured
and worked with lawyers in many states, I am a Tennessee
lawyer. I wrote this for my clients who are mostly
Tennessee residents.
This website is taken from the
book I give my clients. It describes many things;
some will apply in your case and some will not. However,
knowing those that apply will help you avoid some
problems and deal better with others. It does not
and cannot cover all of the issues, laws, or rules
involved.
This website summarizes the law,
as I understood it, when I last updated this booklet
(June 2006). The law is always subject to amendment
by the legislature, to reinterpretation by the courts,
to different application by different judges, and
to factual variation from case to case. Before acting
on what you have read, talk to a lawyer in your area
first—that is
why they are there.
In the NEWS
More Divorces
In Shelby County During Tough Economy .............<more>
Click
on the links below to view the video or print a pdf
of the story.
ABC Eyewitness News 24 - Monday,
May 4, 2009
'Collaborative
law' seeks to trade animosity.............<more>
Memphis Commercial Appeal - Saturday, March 7,
2009
Rice
Receives Rare Family Law Inclusion In Mid-South
Super Lawyers...........<more>
The Daily News - Thursday, January 15, 2009
Divorce
lawyer knows gamble of marriage.............<more>
Memphis Commercial Appeal - Tuesday, August 12,
2008
This webpage is part of -
The
Complete Guide to Divorce Practice, 1st, 2nd, and
3rd editions
also written by Larry Rice.
It is reproduced
by permission of the copyright holder, the American
Bar Association.
APPENDICES
The following are some of the statutes or forms
mentioned below.
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