Why the Term “Standard Parenting” is Obsolete
The definition of "standard parenting" has finally been revised as part of the new Tennessee Child Support Guidelines. read more...
How You Can Proceed with Your Divorce or Custody Case During the Covid-19 Outbreak
You can still get a divorce or have parenting time with your children during the coronavirus pandemic. Here's how to get started. read more...
TN Supreme Court Makes it Easier to Move Away with the Kids
The Tennessee Supreme Court recently made a significant change to Tennessee Law that will make it easier for one parent to move the kids away from the other parent. read more...
What is Hearsay?
Anybody who's watched any law-based TV shows has heard the term "hearsay". What is hearsay evidence, really?
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What is an Order of Protection?
29 December, 2016 by
Lawrence in Child Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Messed up people, Order of Protection
This is a very simplified summary of Orders of Protection. A complete description would require a lot more space and honestly would be a lot more than a normal person wants to read. First: Seek Help If you are a victim of domestic violence, you should seek help from the police or do a google ... read more...
Why You (Probably) Can’t Withdraw a Signed Marital Dissolution Agreement
When you are working your way through your divorce, you might come to a settlement with your spouse and sign a marital dissolution agreement (as well as a parenting plan if you have children). Once the parties sign the marital dissolution agreement (or “MDA”), you’ve finished ... read more...
New Laws in Tennessee!
4 June, 2015 by
Lawrence in Child Custody & Visitation, child support, Divorce, marital property, Parental rights, Property Division
There are several new laws coming into effect in Tennessee that may be of interest to people involved in divorce, custody, or child support cases. SB101 / HB90 Forgiving accrued principal and interest on child support. Previously, child support was a requirement and any unpaid support ... read more...
Husband Wants to Change the Terms of a Marital Dissolution Agreement
10 November, 2014 by
Lawrence in Communication, Consultation with attorney, Divorce, marital property
This case shows why it’s important to have someone help you negotiate your marital dissolution agreement, or at the very least make sure you’ve read it and understand the terms before the divorce is final. Background In October 2010, a husband informed his wife that he would like to ... read more...
The Worst States To Get Divorced
A few days ago, Forbes published an article called “The 7 Worst States To Get Divorced“. The author, Bruce Provda, ranked states based on: cost of filing, minimum separation period, length of residency required, waiting period, and minimum number of days for entire procedure. ... read more...
Prenuptial Agreement May Not Be Fair, But Must Be Followed
This case is about how a prenuptial agreement can come back to haunt you if you don’t carefully abide by all of its provisions. Husband and Wife were married in 2006. At the time the parties were married, Wife had a large trust fund, which she wanted to keep as separate property. ... read more...
