Posts by Miller Upshaw Family Law, PLLC
Child Custody Challenges: When Your Childâs Custodial Parent Lives in Another State
Divorce can be more complicated when there is a child involved. In some more contentious cases, custody can turn into a battle. The two divorcing parties may do whatever they can to get physical custody even if their actions amount to parental kidnapping across state lines. The laws that govern interstate child custody, visitation and…
Read MoreDivorce and Taxes: What to Tell Your Accountant
For many people, tax season brings a lot of uncertainty and anxiousness. If you have recently gone through a divorce, it may create even more frustrations, especially if you and your former spouse have children together. Here are some things you should know: An accountant is a solid financial investment. There are a number of…
Read MoreDivorce and the Servicemembersâ Civil Relief Act
Couples who decide to divorce face a number of important decisions â about raising their children, about dividing their property about whether or not to seek support. When one half of that couple (or both halves) serve in the U.S. armed forces, there are additional unique challenges that civilian couples do not have to worry…
Read MoreSupreme Courtâs Decision May Prove Beneficial for Same-Sex Couples in Tennessee
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear cases where gay marriage bans have come under fire. This April, the Court will listen to arguments from Tennessee, Michigan, Ohio and Kentucky lawmakers in one setting, and will make a final ruling as to the Constitutionality of the ban this June according to USA Today. Tennessee banned…
Read MoreThe Dangers of âDistractedâ Marriages
Thanks to a number of initiatives launched in Tennessee over the last few years, weâre all well aware of the dangers of distracted driving. Marriages, however, are also in danger of going off the rails â and distraction may be a leading cause. Think about it: the things that make texting and driving dangerous are…
Read MoreVictims of Domestic Violence Need Us All to Be Their Voice
October was National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the timing could not have been more critical. From Ray Rice and Greg Hardy to Mark Fuller, we finally saw the increase in awareness that domestic violence victims need in order to make a real difference in this country. Weâre not there yet, but Octoberâs focus may…
Read MoreTennessee Fares Poorly When It Comes to Child Custody Laws
The National Parents Organization recently issued its 2014 Shared Parenting Report Card, which they describe as âthe first national study to provide a comprehensive ranking of the states on their child custody statutes, assessing them primarily on the degree to which they promote shared parenting after divorce or separation.â According to the organization, Tennessee â…
Read MoreSurrogate Mothers May Be Granted Visitation Rights
Let us say you are part of a childless couple and went through a surrogate in order to grow your family. You and your fiancĂ©e spend about $73,000 to ensure the safety and health of the child and the surrogate. The baby is born, and the birth mother decides she wants custody after all. The…
Read MoreModifying Your Parenting Plans and Support Payments
When you draw up your parenting plan, you base it on your current circumstances and the circumstances of your now ex-husband or wife. But sometimes things happen, and the parenting plan which worked for you at the time is no longer feasible. You may need to modify your parenting plan in order to keep providing…
Read MoreWe Owe it to Our Service Men and Women to Keep them Safe While at Home
The men and women who serve our country face a number of difficulties when they return from their deployments â difficulties that civilians donât always know about. The Uniformed Services Employment and Re-Employment Rights Act (USERRA) protects military members when they come home seeking to return to their employment. To better serve these men and…
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