Marital Status

Knowing Your Options: Legal Separation vs. Divorce

In Tennessee, couples have two options: divorce or legal separation. Which option is best? The decision between divorce and legal separation depends on your personal situation....more

Tax Law Blog: Are Holiday Weddings a Form of Tax Planning?

Your marital status for tax purposes is determined as of December 31. That means if you get married on New Year's Eve, you are considered married for the entire year and can file as a married couple....more