Category Archives: Divorce
Can My Child Choose Which Parent to Live With?
At the end of a marriage in Tennessee, children may want to remain with one parent or another. Older children, especially, may have strong ideas about what happens after the divorce. While a judge may consider a child’s preferences in custody cases in Williamson County, it’s not as simple as a daughter or son… Read More »
Social Media Postings Impact on a Divorce in Middle Tennessee
Much of daily life now happens online, but during a divorce, everyday social media use can turn into evidence. Messages, posts and photos are often treated just like any other piece of evidence. If something you share online is relevant and can be shown to be genuine, it may be brought into your divorce… Read More »
Navigating TN Divorce and Custody Amidst Disaster
The entire country watched, day after day, as the Eaton and Palisades fires in California destroyed over 16,000 structures and burned tens of thousands of acres. Los Angeles, one of the most densely populated cities in the country, has been devastated by the unprecedented wildfires. Damages are estimated to be in the tens of… Read More »
Can I get a Confidentiality Agreement in my TN Divorce?
What is an NDA in divorce? A confidentiality agreement, often called a non-disclosure agreement, can be an invaluable tool in your Tennessee divorce. Non-disclosure agreements are used in many situations. In the course of a divorce, a court may grant a petition for a non-disclosure agreement to be implemented in order to ensure that… Read More »
Is a Tennessee Military Divorce Going to be Different?
There are extra hardships and considerations for servicemembers and their families in many aspects of life. It should come as no surprise, then, that there are going to be special considerations in play when it comes to a military divorce vs a civilian divorce. This is for a couple of different reasons. First, service… Read More »
Common Pitfalls in Tennessee High-Asset Divorce
This past year was a record-breaking year for many reasons. One item that flew under the radar was that we saw some of the longest-ever Hollywood divorces finally come to a close. Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan finalized their divorce after six years Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie finally finalized after eight years, and… Read More »
Military Divorce and Healthcare Benefits
Military members and their immediate families enjoy certain benefits. One major benefit to military families is the medical health insurance extended to military members, as well as their spouses and children. Of course, this means that non-military spouses who are actively receiving military healthcare benefits due to their spouse’s military standing have some additional… Read More »
You Want a TN Divorce Attorney: Here’s 4 Reasons Why
Divorce can lead to a lot of uncertainty. One way people might try to regain a sense of control, or think they can save money, is by not engaging with an attorney in the course of their divorce case. While we understand these thoughts, a professional attorney simply knows things that the average person… Read More »
Who Claims the Kids on Taxes After a TN Divorce?
It is hard to anticipate every twist and turn or issue that can arise while settling a divorce agreement, particularly when minor children are involved. One of the thorny issues that often goes overlooked until you are facing it is the question of who gets to claim the minor children as a dependent on… Read More »
How to Change a Parenting Plan in Tennessee
Often, after parents have completed a divorce or have otherwise obtained an official Permanent Parenting Plan, one or both parents will want (or need) to change some aspect of the child’s schedule, or alter another piece of the permanent parting plan. But can one do that? If so, how? This article will help parents… Read More »