Gone are the days when parents pretend to still be together because they are afraid of the damage a divorce might do to their child. Now, we know that remaining in a bad marriage is not healthy, and the kids always seem to know when their parents’ relationship is on the skids. When both parents [...]
Of all the questions our clients ask in our office, there are two that we love to answer most. The first answer is “Yes, you can pet Stella;” the second answer is “Well, this building has a pretty interesting history.” When you operate out of a building listed on the National Register of Historic Places, [...]
As divorce attorneys, we do our best to communicate to our clients that working towards compromise, and trying to find workable solutions, is more effective and beneficial than constant conflict. There are, however, people who have personalities which thrive on conflict. If both partners share the desire to fight for the sake of feeling like [...]
Miller Upshaw Family Law, PLLC is pleased to announce that firm founder Karla C. Miller has been recognized once again by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel (NADC). Recognition is reserved for the top 1% of attorneys in the United States. This is Karla’s third consecutive year making the list. What is the National Association [...]
In May 2017, Governor Bill Haslam signed a law that required the words in Tennessee law to be interpreted according to their "natural," and "ordinary meaning." You might read that and wonder why Tennessee would need a law such as this, but then you discover that it is actually an underhanded way of denying the [...]
For more than 20 years, our firm has provided dedicated, skilled representation to family law clients in Nashville and throughout Middle Tennessee. It has always been important to us that our clients know they can find an experienced attorney to help them, no matter when they contact us. That is why we are thrilled to [...]
Prenuptial agreements and their contents are often one of the most important decisions you and your future spouse will make prior to getting married. Prenuptial and antenuptial agreements used to carry a certain stigma, but in recent years have emerged as a savvy couple’s guiding document for separation of property in their marriage. Soon-to-be-married couples [...]
Some aspects of property division in a Tennessee divorce are straightforward; others are more complex. Retirement accounts, pension plans, and other long-term savings mechanisms tend to fall into the latter category. A retirement plan, pension plan, IRA or other such retirement account, as well as profit sharing mechanisms and deferred compensation plans acquired during the [...]
When you serve your country as a member of the United States Armed Forces, you will likely face relocation at some point in your service. If you have obtained a divorce in Tennessee and are facing active military duty, you will have a unique set of circumstances and reporting requirements governing your relocation. As an [...]
Same-sex marriage in Tennessee became legal in 2015, after the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges. Although same-sex couples in Tennessee have not historically enjoyed protection, as a result of the favorable ruling, more and more LGBTQ couples are opting to have children. (An estimated 18% of the same-sex couple population of Tennessee [...]
Karla Miller is a warrior. My case was and still is a very complicated and messy one, but she has been professional and top notch throughout the entire process. I had 2 prior attorneys for this case and they don't even come close to the level of superiority that Karla does when it comes to law and getting the job done. Five stars is not enough for how well Karla does her job. If you have a hard case or just want the best attorney, you have to hire Karla Miller. BEST LAYWER IN NASHVILLE! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ [Google Review]