Posts by Karla Miller
Congratulations, Karla, on Your “3 Years 10 Best “Win!
We are so excited to announce that our firm’s founder, Karla C. Miller, was recently awarded the “3 Years 10 Best” designation by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys™ (AIOFLA)! The AIOFLA is an impartial organization that recognizes excellence in both the attorney and their level of client satisfaction. Candidates are ranked “10 Best”…
Read MoreShould There Be a Connection Between Child Support Payments and Visitation Rights?
In general, child support and parenting time are two separate issues that are not dependent on each other. A non-custodial parent is customarily the one who is obligated to pay child support to the primary residential parent. If the non-custodial parent has fallen behind on their child support obligation, or if they never pay their…
Read More5 Tips for Surviving a Four-Way Divorce Settlement Meeting
There may come a time in the divorce process when your attorney recommends a four-way meeting. Another name for a settlement conference, a four-way meeting is attended by you, your attorney, your spouse and his or her attorney. Ideally, all four parties sit around a large conference table with the goal of finalizing the remaining…
Read MoreWhat are the Top 10 Reasons for Divorce?
While the divorce rate for Baby Boomers is on a steady rise, among younger age groups the divorce rate has seen a consistent decline according to an article printed last year in the New York Times. While the divorce rate is no longer at 50 percent (if it truly ever was that high), Americans are…
Read MoreThe Pros and Cons of Pre- and Postnuptial Agreements
A prenuptial agreement is a contract between two people who are getting ready to get married. Your family law attorney will draw up the agreement, which is unique to each couple depending on their specific situation. A postnuptial agreement is entered into after the couple is married. It serves a similar function as the “prenup,”…
Read MoreDomestic Violence and Divorce in Tennessee
Whether you are divorcing your spouse because they have been abusive towards you or your children, or the abusive behavior started as the divorce has progressed, you have the right to feel safe in your own home. There are laws to protect you if you or your children are being abused by your spouse or…
Read MoreWhy is January Considered the Unofficial “Divorce Month?”
In both the United States and the UK, inquiries about divorce and filings for divorce have seen a significant spike in January. We wanted to look into some of the reasons why the beginning of the year tends to see the end of so many marriages across the U.S. Here are the top five reasons…
Read More5 Tips for Tackling Tough Conversations during Divorce in Tennessee
You might think that once you have begun the divorce process, your attorney will be doing the talking for you. However, there are times when it makes more sense for you and your spouse to sit down and work through some difficult issues on your own. This will help eliminate a lot of opportunity for…
Read MoreCan a Man Sue a Woman Who Wrongfully and Knowingly Claims He is the Father of Her Child?
Paternity fraud takes place when a woman leads a man to believe that he is the biological father of her child when she knows that he is not. When an unmarried woman gives birth to a child, she automatically has legal and physical custody of the child. The father has no rights to the child…
Read MoreKeeping Your Family Safe during the Holidays
The holiday season is upon us, and as wonderful as it is to be with family, you might be facing some pretty stressful times. We want you and your loved ones to stay safe this year and to enjoy these days as much as possible. That is why we have created this list of tips…
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