Understanding Domestic Violence from the Outside
No one starts out their childhood dreaming of growing up and becoming a victim of domestic violence. The epidemic is indiscriminate across gender, age, and socioeconomic status. Regardless of what victims are trained to believe, nothing they did or didn’t do caused the violence, but those suffering long term abuse have a hard time believing…
Read MoreChild Custody Concerns during Coronavirus
Everyone is painfully aware by now of the issues brought about by Coronavirus that have affected daily life. Things that previously came as easily to us as breathing now have a list of complications that need to be maneuvered through to ensure our safety. A chore as mundane as going to the grocery store now…
Read MoreUnmarried Fathers’ Rights in Tennessee
Having a child should be a magical experience filled with excitement and joy. For many couples who have a child prior to being married, it can be filled with uncertainty. Having a child out of wedlock may be scary, depending upon the type of relationship you have with your child’s mother, and even her friends…
Read MoreUncovering Hidden Assets During Your Divorce
One of the more complicated parts of divorce is untangling your marital property and assets. No matter how long you’ve been married, both spouses have the right to an equitable division of the assets you’ve earned and collected throughout your marriage. Of course, the perfect outcome would be a divorce settlement where everything is worked…
Read MoreRemarrying? Consider a Prenuptial Agreement
Today, remarrying after a divorce or the death of a spouse is commonplace, as is getting married or remarried in our senior years. Remarriage brings a different host of issues that need to be addressed than when marrying young or for the first time. Often, each spouse may have children from previous partners, or they…
Read MoreEnforcing a Court Order After Divorce
If you’re reading this blog, you likely know that divorce can be a lengthy and uncomfortable process. Once you reach a final settlement, you and your ex-spouse are ready to put everything in the past and move on with your new lives. However, even with every detail down on paper about the dissolution of your…
Read MoreStaying #NashvilleStrong through the COVID-19 Crisis
Things have been a little challenging here in Nashville these last few weeks. It may seem that we’ve hardly had time to rest and recover from the tornados and hail that swept through on the 3rd, and now Tennessee – indeed, the entire world – is grappling with COVID-19. We know things are hard. They’re…
Read MoreWhy Planning Your Next Wedding Before You’re Divorced Is a Risky Proposition
Divorce is pretty tough for most couples. You’re going from being an “us” to an “I,” and not everyone is comfortable with that. It’s almost a given that individuals in the process of ending their marriages look for support from someone else. That’s natural and healthy, but when the supportive person winds up being a…
Read MoreViolating Court Orders Can Have Costly Consequences
Divorce is rarely a neat and tidy process. When you’re embroiled in what feels like the battle of your life, it’s very easy to feel hurt and be temporarily blinded by your anger. A very common response to the situation you’ve found yourself in is to either blatantly retaliate against your spouse, or to engage…
Read MoreWhat Is a Parenting Plan and Why Do I Need One?
When children are involved in family court actions, it raises the already high level of emotion that both parties are struggling with. It can also mean the addition of a guardian ad litem, possibly a family counselor, or even a visitation supervisor. A judge’s primary responsibility when custody and visitation are at issue is to…
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