Congratulations, Rachel Sharp Upshaw, for Winning the “2 Years 10 Best” Award!
Associate Rachel Sharp Upshaw was recently honored with the “10 Best” family law attorneys for the second year in a row by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys™ (AIOFLA). The AIOFLA is an impartial organization that recognizes excellence in both the attorney and their level of client satisfaction. Candidates are ranked “10 Best” by…
Read MoreSecret Accounts, Dissipation of Marital Assets and Other Forms of Marital Fraud
When you first hear the words “marital fraud,” what immediately comes to mind is those arrangements where an American agrees to marry a foreigner so that they can get a green card. However, the kind of marital fraud that we are looking at today is not quite as exotic as immigration fraud. It has to…
Read MoreDo Not Make These 5 Common Mistakes When You are Getting a Divorce in Tennessee
Going through a divorce can be a tumultuous, emotionally draining process. While you were surrounded by loved ones and friends in the weeks and days leading up to the wedding, preparing for divorce may feel like some of the darkest days of your life. Anyone in your life who knows about the divorce will be…
Read MoreCongratulations, Karla, on Your “3 Years 10 Best “Win!
We are so excited to announce that our firm’s founder, Karla C. Miller, was recently awarded the “3 Years 10 Best” designation by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys™ (AIOFLA)! The AIOFLA is an impartial organization that recognizes excellence in both the attorney and their level of client satisfaction. Candidates are ranked “10 Best”…
Read MoreShould There Be a Connection Between Child Support Payments and Visitation Rights?
In general, child support and parenting time are two separate issues that are not dependent on each other. A non-custodial parent is customarily the one who is obligated to pay child support to the primary residential parent. If the non-custodial parent has fallen behind on their child support obligation, or if they never pay their…
Read More5 Tips for Surviving a Four-Way Divorce Settlement Meeting
There may come a time in the divorce process when your attorney recommends a four-way meeting. Another name for a settlement conference, a four-way meeting is attended by you, your attorney, your spouse and his or her attorney. Ideally, all four parties sit around a large conference table with the goal of finalizing the remaining…
Read MoreWhat are the Top 10 Reasons for Divorce?
While the divorce rate for Baby Boomers is on a steady rise, among younger age groups the divorce rate has seen a consistent decline according to an article printed last year in the New York Times. While the divorce rate is no longer at 50 percent (if it truly ever was that high), Americans are…
Read MoreThe Pros and Cons of Pre- and Postnuptial Agreements
A prenuptial agreement is a contract between two people who are getting ready to get married. Your family law attorney will draw up the agreement, which is unique to each couple depending on their specific situation. A postnuptial agreement is entered into after the couple is married. It serves a similar function as the “prenup,”…
Read MoreDomestic Violence and Divorce in Tennessee
Whether you are divorcing your spouse because they have been abusive towards you or your children, or the abusive behavior started as the divorce has progressed, you have the right to feel safe in your own home. There are laws to protect you if you or your children are being abused by your spouse or…
Read MoreWhy is January Considered the Unofficial “Divorce Month?”
In both the United States and the UK, inquiries about divorce and filings for divorce have seen a significant spike in January. We wanted to look into some of the reasons why the beginning of the year tends to see the end of so many marriages across the U.S. Here are the top five reasons…
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