Same-Sex Couples Can Benefit from Pre-Nuptial Agreements

The Supreme Court’s 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 – especially if you and your partner have co-mingled accounts or a joint business, or if one of you brings substantial…

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We 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 – difficulties that civilians don’t 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…

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My Spouse Lost His/Her Job; Can I still Get Alimony?

In the words of television’s Sophia Petrillo, “Picture it:” Tennessee, 1984. You marry your sweetheart and the two of you decide that you’ll stay home and raise the children, while he goes to work. Now it’s thirty years later and he’s lost his job, and suddenly he’s fighting you over his alimony payments. Sound familiar?…

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Announcing the Launch of Our Blog: Family Law Advice and Information

Family law matters are often very sensitive — and when issues such as divorce, property division, child custody and child support arise, it’s important to confide in an attorney who offers compassionate counsel and competent representation. At Miller Upshaw Family Law, PLLC, we’re dedicated to helping families in Nashville, TN overcome strenuous situations and move…

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