Divorce
10 Tips for Your Day in Divorce Court
Most people never step foot in a courtroom outside of jury duty. It can be a little intimidating to stand (or sit) in front of a judge, and even more intimidating if, for whatever reason, you need to answer questions from the witness box. Part of our job as Nashville divorce attorneys is to help…
Read MoreHow the Parental Bill of Rights Applies When it Comes Time to Create a Parenting Plan
For parents who have āsurvivedā the divorce and who are doing their best to make their new relationship as co-parents work, understanding their custody rights can help alleviate a lot of confusion and frustration. For single parents who have never been married to their child’s other parent, it can be helpful to know what your…
Read MoreThe Expansion of New York’s Legal Definition of Parenthood Grants Custody Rights to Non-biological Parents
In August, we shared the heart breaking story of Erica Witt, a Tennessee woman who had been legally married to another woman, but her parenting rights were denied by a Knox County judge because she did not share any biological ties with the child that she and her former spouse had raised together. In that…
Read MoreTips for Helping Your Kids Survive Your Divorce
When you and your spouse decide that it is time to get a divorce, you know that the impact of that choice will affect your children. But you must remember that it is your divorce ā not your childās. One of the most valuable things you can do for your child when you are going…
Read MoreSometimes Mediation Does Not Work; Hereās Why
Divorce mediation is an alternative dispute resolution process, which uses a trained and certified neutral third-party mediator whose mission is to guide the couple towards resolving any disputes related to their divorce. The mediator works with both parties and encourages them to come to a mutual agreement on property division, outstanding debts, spousal support and…
Read MoreParenting Rights Under Fire in Same Sex Divorce in Tennessee
On June 26, 2015, the United States Supreme Court decided Obergefell v. Hodges, which recognized marriage equality for same sex couples. It required all states to issue marriage licenses, and to recognize same sex marriages that were performed in other states which had already legalized it. Along with the right to marry comes the right…
Read MoreHow to Be Successful in Divorce Mediation
When you are preparing to go through divorce mediation, there are a few things to keep in mind as you begin this process. Given that both parties must be willing participants in order for divorce mediation to work, you both have a vested interest in a fruitful outcome that does not involve rancor or conflict.…
Read MoreWhen Does Arguing and Fighting Cross the Line and Become Abuse?
Let us say that you and your spouse have not been getting along for a while. There are constant arguments and fights, with yelling and screaming and slamming doors. All of the conflict and strife is beginning to wear on your nerves and you might begin to wonder how to know if your relationship problems…
Read MoreWhat Can I Do if I Think My Spouse is Hiding Assets in Our Complex, High-Asset Divorce?
Divorce can bring out certain aspects of your spouseās personality that you might have never seen before. When you are facing divorce, and you have substantial assets, there is often the temptation for one spouse to squirrel away those assets and hide them from the other spouse, so that they will not have to share…
Read MoreCustomizing Child Custody Agreements for the Tween and Teen Years
If you divorced while your child was young, the custody arrangements you made with your childās other parent were appropriate for the childās needs at that age. But now as your child has grown into a ātweenā (ages 9 to 12) or teenager, those needs will have changed significantly. It might be time to revisit…
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