Posts by Karla Miller
We Broke Up. Who Keeps the Ring?
In the fairytale version of our lives, two people meet, fall in love, one proposes marriage with a ring, the other accepts, they get married, and they live happily ever after. Engagement jewelry is made to last, is quite expensive, and has a lot of emotional attachment for both the giver and receiver. As you…
Read MoreJolie-Pitt Child Custody Battle Still Going – What You Can Learn from It
Since Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt announced their divorce in 2016 after a 12-year relationship, they have been involved in a lengthy child custody dispute. After court documents were leaked to the press, entertainment news reported that Jolie may be in danger of losing primary custody of their children. When it comes down to the…
Read MoreBack to School Tips for Divorced Parents
For some children, school can be stressful when their parents are divorced, whether the divorce was years ago or just happened over the summer. It is our responsibility as parents to ensure our kids feel safe and secure at school and at home. But when parents divorce, there can be a lot of questions regarding…
Read MoreCan I Modify My Divorce Agreement?
Between the time you got divorced and the time you read this, your life circumstances may have changed. Or, maybe your ex-spouse’s life circumstances have changed. Either way, your original divorce decree may no longer make sense. In cases like these, you may be able to modify your divorce agreement to adjust it to your…
Read MoreFrequently Asked Questions About Business Asset Division in Tennessee Divorce
When business owners decide to get divorced, many questions will arise about how the business will be valued and how the assets will be distributed. Whether it is a family business or a company that you started before you got married, the first and most important step is to get a fair and accurate valuation…
Read MoreKeeping Fido: How States Are Changing the Rules Regarding Pets and Divorce
When a couple files for divorce and begins the process of inventorying and dividing up the marital assets, what happens to the dog or other family pet? Many people consider their pets members of the family, and they cannot imagine their life without their four-legged companions. But can you get “custody” of a pet? Some…
Read MoreTennessee Court of Appeals Tells Lawmakers that Same-Sex Divorce Case is None of Their Business
In 2016, Sabrina and Erica Witt became the first same-sex couple to file for divorce in Tennessee. Their story made national news not only because they wished to divorce, but because of the heart-breaking custody battle that ensued. Eventually, Knox County 4th Circuit Court Judge Greg McMillan ruled that despite Erica’s sex, she would be…
Read MoreCan I Sue My Ex for Talking About Me on Facebook?
In the throes of the conflict of divorce, people will inevitably say and do things that they will later regret. Now that social media platforms are a part of life for many people, if a person is in a foul mood or feeling bitter about the divorce, he or she has an instant audience with…
Read MoreCo-Parenting Etiquette for Father’s Day
Father’s Day began in 1910, when a daughter wanted to honor her father, who had raised six children alone after his wife died in childbirth. In 1972, Father’s Day became a permanent holiday signed into law by President Richard Nixon. Today, Father’s Day can be fraught with many mixed emotions, but after a divorce it…
Read More10 Common Problems That Can Ruin a Marriage
You might think it strange to hear divorce attorneys sharing tips for how to keep your marriage together, but since we have the vantage point of seeing couples (often) at their worst, we can share what we have seen to be the cause of many breakups. A recent piece in HuffPo took a look at…
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