Posts by Karla Miller
Let’s Talk about Domestic Violence and Orders of Protection
When people hear the words “domestic violence,” they tend to immediately think of victims as being women. The fact is that both men and women are victims of partner violence, and despite efforts to educate and stop this epidemic, some states just do not seem to be getting the message. Couples who are married where…
Read MoreAn Affair to Remember: How Cheating Led to $750,000 in Damages
The revenge fantasies of jilted lovers have made for some excellent books, plays, and films. Wanting someone to pay for hurting you is a fairly normal reaction to being hurt. Over time, however, that need for revenge becomes less important, and you find a way to move forward. Unless you’re in North Carolina, where you…
Read MoreCan My Spouse and I Use the Same Lawyer During Our Divorce?
Like many big life events, divorces involve paperwork and cost money. If you and your spouse are having an amicable split and are looking for a way to save money and time, you might wonder if it’s possible for you both to use the same attorney for your Nashville divorce. The short answer is, no.…
Read MoreCan My Spouse Empty Our Joint Bank Account?
In a marriage, it can be quite convenient and efficient to have a joint bank account to manage household finances. Joint checking savings accounts are useful during a couple’s marriage, but when a marriage breaks up, they can become points of contention or used improperly. If you’re going through, or planning on, a divorce in…
Read MoreWhen Can I Modify My Parenting Plan (and Other Important Questions)?
During a divorce, even an amicable one, issues regarding children can get complicated and difficult. Determining child support and child custody agreements is typically the most important part of your divorce agreement and it’s crucial to consider every possible outcome. However, none of us can really predict the future, and at some point you may…
Read MoreRachel S. Upshaw Named to 10 Best List for 5th Consecutive Year
Miller Upshaw Family Law, PLLC is proud to announce that Rachel S. Upshaw has been honored with the Five Years 10 Best Family Law Attorney for Client Satisfaction award, from the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys (AIOFLA). The AIOFLA is a division of the American Institute of Legal Counsel, an objective third-party organization dedicated…
Read MoreWhat Role Does Adultery Play in Tennessee Divorce?
While the goal of marriage is to have it last forever, it doesn’t always work out quite like that. In Tennessee, each spouse’s conduct during the marriage can have an impact on the outcome of a divorce. Before you can accuse a spouse of adultery, and then use that as grounds for divorce, you must…
Read MoreHow Do Tennessee Courts Make Decisions about Custody?
As a parent, the prospect of divorce becomes far more complicated when you consider the decisions that must be made about custody of your children. If you and your spouse are unable to come up with a plan, you will be at the mercy of whatever the court decides is in the best interest of…
Read MoreDeveloping a Domestic Violence Safety Plan
It doesn’t matter if you are married, divorced, single, or in a relationship. Anyone can be affected by domestic violence. Your safety and the safety of your children is your utmost priority, and we understand. With the help of RAINN and the Domestic Violence Resource Center, we’ve put together suggestions for a safety plan. A…
Read MoreCan I Be Held Responsible for My Spouse’s Debt in Divorce?
When you repeated your vows to be with your spouse, “for richer or poorer,” most people hope for the former of those two options. In divorce, the couple must now divide the assets they accumulated throughout the marriage between them, but the part that is not quite as sexy is that the debts must also…
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