RICHTER FAMILY
LAW GROUP, P.C.

Getting divorced in Tennessee can take as little as sixty days, or as long as several years. Several factors go into the length of time it t

Most people know they need a last will and testament—but few people actually have a will. In fact, most studies have shown that less than 50% of American adults have a will. But what happens to your will if you obtain a divorce? Most people know a will needs to be changed when a child is born or a marriage or divorce occurs, but few people follow through. Fortunately, lawmakers in many states, including Tennessee, have passed laws that prevent a person from collecting under t

In all divorce cases, if a settlement is not reached between the parties, mediation is now required before the court will set the matter for a hearing. As a result of this requirement, new mediators are popping up every day. Although anyone with a law license can mediate a case, most mediators go through extensive training and become certified by the Tennessee Supreme Court as Rule 31 Certified Mediators. In addition, Rule 31 Certified Mediators must continue to receive tr

One common concern many people have when starting the divorce process is “will divorce effect my credit rating?” The short answer is no. Just because a divorce has been filed does not have any effect on a person’s credit rating. A problem can arise, however, when bills go unpaid, either because there is no clearly defined agreement as to who will pay, or because there are bills that are unknown to one of the parties. It is important to obtain a credit report when starting