After the marriage has ended and the divorce has been settled, it can pose an ongoing challenge for the spouse who is obliged to pay alimony or spousal support (obligor) to their former spouse (obligee). When the obligor's financial situation takes a downward turn, it can become challenging to take care of his or her [...]
Divorce does not really end a relationship when a couple has children together. Divorce merely transforms the relationship from an intimate partnership to a co-parenting partnership. This is not an easy transition by any means, but it is a necessary one if there is to be any peace among the parties concerned. Developing a productive [...]
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 Clients’ 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 [...]
This past June, the Nashville School of Law hosted its 22nd annual Recognition Dinner, which was held at the Renaissance Hotel in Nashville. Our firm’s 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 [...]
Where is the love? This is a question people who are in the midst of a divorce might ask when they discover that their soon-to-be-ex spouse has been hiding assets that belong to both of them. Unfortunately, hiding assets in divorce is all too common. What are the penalties for hiding assets in a divorce? [...]
For many people, hiring a divorce attorney is the first time they have required the services of an attorney. Whether you are the plaintiff (the party initiating the divorce and filing the divorce papers) or the defendant (the party who receives the divorce papers) each of you must hire your own attorney. A divorce can [...]
Legal separation is available in Tennessee, but it is not very popular. A legal separation is almost the same as divorce except neither party can remarry as they are still married in the eyes of the law. Depending on your personal circumstances, a legal separation might be a good option if you need to remain [...]
Regardless of the level of income of the couple, any divorce can be a complicated, tumultuous process. Ending a marriage and dividing a household in two is a life-changing experience for anyone, but when it comes to settling a complex, high-asset divorce it can get really complicated. After all of the couple's assets have been [...]
When your marriage has come to an end it can be a scary, emotional time. You will have many questions as this represents a huge, stressful change in your life. Here we have a few typical questions about how the divorce process works in Tennessee – but remember that you are a unique individual with [...]
Divorce can be more complicated when there is a child involved. In some more contentious cases, custody can turn into a battle. The two divorcing parties may do whatever they can to get physical custody even if their actions amount to parental kidnapping across state lines. The laws that govern interstate child custody, visitation and [...]
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