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Congratulations, Rachel Sharp, on Another Avvo Clientsâ Choice Award!
Here at Miller Upshaw Family Law, PLLC, we are so excited to announce that our very own Rachel D. Sharp has won the Avvo Clientsâ Choice Award for the 2nd year in a row! Rachel is rated Superb by Avvo, with a 9.5/10, but this award is different because it doesnât come from Avvo â…
Read MoreCongratulations, Karla Miller, on Another Avvo Clientsâ Choice Award!
All of us at Miller Upshaw Family Law, PLLC are so excited for our firm founder, Karla Miller, who has just been awarded the Avvo Clientsâ Choice Award 2nd year in a row! Karla already has a perfect 10/10 rating score on Avvo, and is rated Superb under their objective rating process. But this new…
Read MoreTaking Time for Fun, Friends and Recognizing Excellence in Law
This past June, the Nashville School of Law hosted its 22nd annual Recognition Dinner, which was held at the Renaissance Hotel in Nashville. Our firmâs founder Karla Miller is an alum, and was in attendance that night to celebrate the work and achievements of her fellow classmates and peers. From what Karla told us, close…
Read MoreWhen Might a Child Be Asked to Testify in a Custody Case in Tennessee?
When a couple with children divorces, the separation of the parents could have a significant and lasting impact on their childrenâs lives. Depending on several factors, those children may have strong preferences for which parent they want to live with on a more full-time basis. It is the priority of the court to make a…
Read MoreCongratulations, Rachel Sharp, on Being Named a â10 Bestâ Family Law Attorney!
At Miller Upshaw Family Law, PLLC, we have always thought that Rachel Sharp is one of the best â and it appears all of you do, too! We are so pleased to announce that Rachel has been named to the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys â10 Bestâ list for her dedication to her clients…
Read MoreSame-Sex Couples Can Benefit from Pre-Nuptial Agreements
The Supreme Courtâs landmark decision in Obergefell v. Hodges on June 26th will afford same-sex couples in Tennessee the same liberties and rights as traditional couples. Those liberties come with some potential pitfalls, however â especially if you and your partner have co-mingled accounts or a joint business, or if one of you brings substantial…
Read MoreWe Owe it to Our Service Men and Women to Keep them Safe While at Home
The men and women who serve our country face a number of difficulties when they return from their deployments â difficulties that civilians donât always know about. The Uniformed Services Employment and Re-Employment Rights Act (USERRA) protects military members when they come home seeking to return to their employment. To better serve these men and…
Read MoreMy Spouse Lost His/Her Job; Can I still Get Alimony?
In the words of televisionâs Sophia Petrillo, âPicture it:â Tennessee, 1984. You marry your sweetheart and the two of you decide that youâll stay home and raise the children, while he goes to work. Now itâs thirty years later and heâs lost his job, and suddenly heâs fighting you over his alimony payments. Sound familiar?…
Read MoreAnnouncing the Launch of Our Blog: Family Law Advice and Information
Family law matters are often very sensitive â and when issues such as divorce, property division, child custody and child support arise, itâs important to confide in an attorney who offers compassionate counsel and competent representation. At Miller Upshaw Family Law, PLLC, weâre dedicated to helping families in Nashville, TN overcome strenuous situations and move…
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