This Old House: Life on the National Register of Historic Places

Of all the questions our clients ask in our office, there are two that we love to answer most. The first answer is “Yes, you can pet Stella;” the second answer is “Well, this building has a pretty interesting history.” When you operate out of a building listed on the National Register of Historic Places,…

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Facing the Dark Side of Divorce

As divorce attorneys, we do our best to communicate to our clients that working towards compromise, and trying to find workable solutions, is more effective and beneficial than constant conflict. There are, however, people who have personalities which thrive on conflict. If both partners share the desire to fight for the sake of feeling like…

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How the “Natural” and “Ordinary Meaning” of Words in Tennessee Law Strips Same-Sex Couples of Their Parental Rights

In May 2017, Governor Bill Haslam signed a law that required the words in Tennessee law to be interpreted according to their “natural,” and “ordinary meaning.” You might read that and wonder why Tennessee would need a law such as this, but then you discover that it is actually an underhanded way of denying the…

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Retire Smart: Your 401(k) & Divorce in Tennessee

Some aspects of property division in a Tennessee divorce are straightforward; others are more complex. Retirement accounts, pension plans, and other long-term savings mechanisms tend to fall into the latter category. A retirement plan, pension plan, IRA or other such retirement account, as well as profit sharing mechanisms and deferred compensation plans acquired during the…

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Relocating With Your Children After a Tennessee Divorce

After a divorce, it can be advantageous for personal or professional reasons to relocate to another city or state. If you have children, however, there are laws and statutes in Tennessee that must be followed, or you could risk losing access to your children. Our Nashville divorce attorneys have helped countless clients through the relocation…

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