Posts by Karla Miller
Co-Parenting at the Holidays When You Do Not Get Along
The holiday season is upon us. For some families, this is the cause of great stress. When co-parents do not get along, it can make the holidays that much more stressful to get through, and it can have negative consequences for the children. During the divorce settlement, you and your co-parent agreed on a parenting…
Read MoreA Brief Look at Divorce Mediation in Tennessee
When you think about divorce, you may have a picture in your mind of two people fighting it out in a courtroom exchanging angry words and disagreeing about everything. Divorce mediation is an alternative to the adversarial atmosphere of a litigated divorce. It is typically required for couples seeking a divorce, and almost always required…
Read More5 Tips on What to Do Now That Your Divorce is Final
Your divorce is final. The day that you have been waiting for is finally here. This is the day your new life begins, but even if you initiated the divorce, you may not be fully prepared for the emotional impact that ending a marriage brings. Because no one ever warns you about how hard it…
Read MoreFinancial Disclosure in Tennessee Divorce
On your wedding day, when you exchanged vows and said your “I do’s,” you were promising to be faithful to your spouse in all ways, including financially. Did you know that spouses owe a fiduciary duty to one another? This means that if your spouse lies to you about their finances or a past criminal…
Read MoreAre Children Allowed to Choose Which Parent They Prefer to Live with in a Tennessee Divorce?
When parents divorce, it is not just their lives that are affected, but the childrenās as well. Divorce often means moving and changing schools; for some children, it also means a change in their standard of living. Some children will voice their opinions about where they want to live, to regain at least a modicum…
Read More5 Tips for Keeping Your Divorce from Ruining Your Life
Some of the decisions you make during your divorce will have a lasting impact for the rest of your life. Therefore, it makes sense to make smart choices now, to ensure that you are not bogged down by those decisions (or any regrets) in your future. Here are five tips for you to consider as…
Read MoreWhen Is It Better to āSettleā Your High Net-Worth Divorce Out of Court?
If you and your spouse are contemplating a divorce which will include a complex property division process, you may be thinking that a contentious court battle is inevitable. However, in Tennessee, couples are required to try divorce mediation first, and it they are unable to come to an agreement, they are free to litigate. What…
Read MoreFrequently Asked Questions About Tennessee Child Support
Determining child custody and calculating the amount of child support that a parent will pay to the other parent can be contentious. Whether the couple was married and is divorcing, or if they are a couple who was never married and they are ending their relationship, the child need financial support from both parents. The…
Read MoreDo Unmarried Couples Have Property Inheritance Rights?
Living together without being married has almost completely lost the social stigma that used to be attached to such an arrangement. Romantic partners often live together for years, and even decades, without any legal commitment to one another while they conduct their lives as if they were a married couple. There seems to be a…
Read MoreFive Things You Might Not Know About Child Custody in Tennessee
You and your spouse have decided to end your marriage, and now you are wondering which of you will get custody of the children. You might wonder whether they will take the divorce in stride or become sad and depressed about the breakup of the family. Child custody can be the source of conflict in…
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