Can 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…
Read MoreKarla C. Miller Awarded 10 Best in Tennessee Family Law for Client Satisfaction!
Miller Upshaw Family Law, PLLC is thrilled to announce that our firm’s founding partner, Karla C. Miller, has once again been named to the “10 Best in Tennessee for Client Satisfaction” list by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys (AIOFLA) for the fifth time! The American Institute was founded in 2014 to recognize attorneys…
Read More“It Was a Gift!” Understanding Asset Division in Tennessee Divorce
Asset division is a complicated matter. Tennessee is an equitable distribution state, which means that your assets are divided fairly, not necessarily equally. If your divorce is proceeding amicably, you and your spouse may even come to your own agreement about how this is done: perhaps you will keep the family home, but your spouse…
Read MoreWhy Would a Court Rule Against Support for a Disabled Child?
An interesting case (Woodward v. Woodward) was decided last summer by the Court of Appeals of Tennessee. It illustrates some important points about child support agreements and modifications. We’re all familiar with the concept of child support, but what happens when a child has disabilities that will last throughout adulthood and prevent independent living? Joan…
Read MoreAppealing a Divorce or Other Family Law Decision in Tennessee
The ability to file an appeal after receiving a ruling in a civil or criminal court is one of the best aspects of the judicial system in the United States. An appeal is not a second chance to try a case that did not end the way you would have liked. There is no presentation…
Read More5 Tips for Managing Debt in a Tennessee Divorce
Deciding how marital debt will be resolved is a sensitive topic in divorce negotiations. You will probably not be surprised to learn that asset division – splitting up the money and the “stuff” accumulated during the marriage – is one of the most conflict-ridden aspects of divorce. It seems like no one ever wants to…
Read MoreIf I Remarry, What Happens to My Alimony and Child Support?
If you’re divorced and are thinking about remarrying, there are a multitude of practical factors to consider. Among them is the financial implications of remarriage. How will your alimony and/or child support be affected? Whether you are receiving or paying support, ensure you understand the implications first before your next big life change. Alimony and…
Read MoreI Think My Ex Ruined My Credit
One of the common complaints we hear, from potential clients and from others, is that Party A ruined the credit score of Party B, and Party B feels he or she deserves some kind of justice as a result. While it is true that two married people can affect one another’s credit scores, the overall…
Read MoreDo I Really Need a Divorce Lawyer?
You may have seen or heard advertisements for a Do-It-Yourself divorce: some kit you can buy with all the right paperwork at the local office supply store, or a firm that will process the paperwork for you for one flat fee. If you are financially insecure, or simply want to “get it over with,” you…
Read MoreMid-Life Crisis, or the End of Your Marriage?
The man in his 50s with the sleek, cherry-red sports car. The woman in her late 40s who suddenly starts looking into plastic surgery. The change of wardrobe. The daredevil acts. The affair with the secretary or yoga instructor. No doubt, you have heard all of the stereotypical signs of the “mid-life crisis,” a period…
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