Short Term Marriage Issues to Consider

A short term marriage is usually less than seven year. The Courts will attempt to restore the parties to their pre-marital positions, financially.

Alimony is less likely and if it is ordered it will most likely be for a short "Transitional" period of time.

Property acquired, including investments, will be typically be divided equitably and not necessarily equally. Marital fault is considered may be considered but Courts in Tennessee focus on economic factors.