Posts by Karla Miller
Understanding the Mediation Process in Tennessee
If you and your spouse have decided to divorce, youâll have to go through some form of mediation. Tennessee law requires it in most cases. But mediation is a great way to hash out how you handle your divorce in a neutral environment. If you and your spouse are in agreement about how you wish…
Read MoreThe Importance of Pre-Nuptial Agreements
Getting married is exciting! You may be dreaming about your upcoming festivities, or planning your new life with children (or without them), feeling as happy as can be. So we completely understand why discussing a pre-nuptial agreement with your main squeeze might seem a bit uncomfortable. The truth is, a pre-nup is an excellent way…
Read MoreCommon âMythsâ Regarding Divorce in Tennessee
Weâve all heard the stories â a friend of a friend lost custody of her child because of a picture on Facebook, or your second cousinâs brother has to pay Ÿ of his salary in spousal support until he dies. While the laws governing divorce in Tennessee are complicated, most of what you hear isnât…
Read MoreCongratulations, Rachel Sharp!
We are so incredibly proud to announce that our own Rachel Deanna Sharp has just been named a 2014 recipient of Super Lawyersâ 2014 Rising Star award! Because the Super Lawyers selection process involves peer nominations Ââ and because only 2.5% of nominated attorneys can be named a Rising Star â weâre even more thrilled…
Read MoreMy Spouse Lost His/Her Job; Can I still Get Alimony?
In the words of televisionâs Sophia Petrillo, âPicture it:â Tennessee, 1984. You marry your sweetheart and the two of you decide that youâll stay home and raise the children, while he goes to work. Now itâs thirty years later and heâs lost his job, and suddenly heâs fighting you over his alimony payments. Sound familiar?…
Read MoreAppealing the Judgeâs Ruling on Your Asset Division in Tennessee
We bet someone at some time in your life (probably your mother, if youâre anything like us) has uttered the words âLife isnât fairâ â and most likely, it was at a time when the last thing on earth you wanted to hear was that. But the sad truth is that when youâre in the…
Read MoreExceptions During Divorce Proceedings: Protecting Your Assets
When you get divorced in Tennessee, your judge will split your assets equitably. Now, that doesnât necessarily mean 50/50, though sometimes it works out like that. An equitable distribution is based on what the judge thinks it fair for each spouse under the specific circumstances of your case. So, for example, if you keep the…
Read MoreSupport Issues 101: Getting Your Spouse to Pay Up
Weâve been practicing family law in Tennessee a long time, and weâve seen some pretty heart-breaking scenarios. But when your former spouse refuses to pay alimony â or even worse, child support â it can hurt a lot more than your heart. Ensuring that your former spouse follows the mandated divorce decree can be complicated,…
Read MoreAnnouncing the Launch of Our Blog: Family Law Advice and Information
Family law matters are often very sensitive â and when issues such as divorce, property division, child custody and child support arise, itâs important to confide in an attorney who offers compassionate counsel and competent representation. At Miller Upshaw Family Law, PLLC, weâre dedicated to helping families in Nashville, TN overcome strenuous situations and move…
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