Marrying Again after Divorce
In the United States, the divorce rate is at a staggering 50% for first marriages, 67% for second and 73% for third marriages. The reasoning behind this can be attributed to many factors, including the fact that couples in second and third marriage have usually already had their children, which is one of the things…
Read MoreMarriage Equality – Celebrating the Freedom to Divorce
Now that the Supreme Court has ruled that marriage equality is the law of the land, many LGBT Americans are celebrating the hard-won right to marry. However, along with the ability for same-sex couples to marry comes the freedom for those couples who married in other states to finally end their marriages. You will find…
Read MoreTaking Time for Fun, Friends and Recognizing Excellence in Law
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…
Read MoreWhen Might a Child Be Asked to Testify in a Custody Case in Tennessee?
When a couple with children divorces, the separation of the parents could have a significant and lasting impact on their children’s lives. Depending on several factors, those children may have strong preferences for which parent they want to live with on a more full-time basis. It is the priority of the court to make a…
Read MoreCongratulations, Rachel Sharp, on Being Named a “10 Best” Family Law Attorney!
At Miller Upshaw Family Law, PLLC, we have always thought that Rachel Sharp is one of the best – and it appears all of you do, too! We are so pleased to announce that Rachel has been named to the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys “10 Best” list for her dedication to her clients…
Read MoreThe Discovery Process in Complex Tennessee Divorces
In a complex divorce proceeding, there are generally more than a few complicated issues to work through. At the outset, you want to make sure that you are working with an attorney who has experience handling divorce cases with substantial assets, and knows how to handle all of the complexities that could surface when you…
Read More5 Questions Women Over 50 Going Through Divorce Should Ask
There is a “gray divorce revolution” going on in the United States. In a research study conducted by Bowling Green State University on the rising rate of divorce among older adults, researchers found that Americans over age 50 are more than twice as likely to divorce as people in their age group 20 years ago.…
Read MoreSame-Sex Couples Can Benefit from Pre-Nuptial Agreements
The Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Obergefell v. Hodges on June 26th will afford same-sex couples in Tennessee the same liberties and rights as traditional couples. Those liberties come with some potential pitfalls, however – especially if you and your partner have co-mingled accounts or a joint business, or if one of you brings substantial…
Read MoreImproving Communication between Co-Parents and Kids during a Divorce
When your vision of a happy family life and home has faded into a battle over marital assets, alimony and parenting plans, it might seem like you will never be able to see your former spouse as anything but an enemy. But both parents have a responsibility to learn to communicate like mature adults so…
Read MoreDivorce Mediation Is an Alternative to Contentious Litigation
Many people think a divorce has to be an ugly, costly, painful conflict where each party walks away feeling as if they lost out somehow. However, if the spouses who are ready to part ways have the maturity and the communication skills to come to an agreement that they would like a less acrimonious split,…
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