A marital dissolution agreement (sometimes called an “MDA”) is a document used in irreconcilable differences divorces. It’s basically a contract between a husband and wife to end their marriage and divide all the marital property and marital debts. In order to properly draft your MDA, your lawyer will need a lot of information about the [...]
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Aggressive Lawyers Sanctioned for Accusing Each Other of Being “Mentally Disabled”.
In previous posts, I’ve written about aggressive lawyers who aren’t really helping their client’s cases, and I’ve written about lawyers being scolded by the court for encouraging conflict rather than seeking resolutions. If you’re still thinking that hiring the biggest jerk you can find will resolve your problems, consider the actions of these two Florida [...]
Lose the Spouse, Sell the House
The easy way out in a divorce is for the two parties to negotiate and agree that the husband will pay certain debts, and the wife will pay certain other debts. The problem is, unless you arrange to have your name removed from joint accounts, you might find yourself responsible for more debt than you bargained for.
How to Change Custody in Tennessee
The courts in Tennessee follow a two step process when considering whether to modify your Parenting Plan. First, the judge must find there has been a material change in circumstances. Then, the court must find that a change in the Parenting Plan is in the best interests of the children.
This may not be easy. When [...]
Is Your Lawyer Assertive, or Just Aggressive?
A look at whether assertive or aggressive representation is more appropriate for your case.