If you have ever needed to file a lawsuit, or you just enjoy watching legal dramas on television, you may have heard the term “pro se” bandied about. This term refers to a party representing himself or herself, rather than hiring a licensed attorney to handle a legal conflict. In Tennessee, recent changes to the [...]

When you have children, you never expect to be told by a stranger when, where, and for how long you are entitled to spend time with them. Unfortunately, when divorce and custody enter the picture, you lose some control over your life for a time and suddenly you see your child on a schedule. Supervised [...]

Divorce is messy; there is no getting around that. The only thing that you can control is your own behavior. The more you dig in, the more you will be digging into your wallet by the time it’s all over. While nobody necessarily expects you to be overjoyed that your entire life is about to [...]

There is nothing like ending a marriage that brings out the worst in some people. If you have ever seen the 1989 movie “The War of The Roses,” then you understand just how bad things can get. While literally dividing a mansion by square footage and turning it into a cage match ring is pretty [...]

When people hear the words “domestic violence,” they tend to immediately think of victims as being women. The fact is that both men and women are victims of partner violence, and despite efforts to educate and stop this epidemic, some states just do not seem to be getting the message. Couples who are married where [...]

The revenge fantasies of jilted lovers have made for some excellent books, plays, and films. Wanting someone to pay for hurting you is a fairly normal reaction to being hurt. Over time, however, that need for revenge becomes less important, and you find a way to move forward. Unless you’re in North Carolina, where you [...]

Like many big life events, divorces involve paperwork and cost money. If you and your spouse are having an amicable split and are looking for a way to save money and time, you might wonder if it’s possible for you both to use the same attorney for your Nashville divorce. The short answer is, no. [...]

In a marriage, it can be quite convenient and efficient to have a joint bank account to manage household finances. Joint checking savings accounts are useful during a couple’s marriage, but when a marriage breaks up, they can become points of contention or used improperly. If you’re going through, or planning on, a divorce in [...]

While the goal of marriage is to have it last forever, it doesn’t always work out quite like that. In Tennessee, each spouse's conduct during the marriage can have an impact on the outcome of a divorce. Before you can accuse a spouse of adultery, and then use that as grounds for divorce, you must [...]

It doesn’t matter if you are married, divorced, single, or in a relationship. Anyone can be affected by domestic violence. Your safety and the safety of your children is your utmost priority, and we understand. With the help of RAINN and the Domestic Violence Resource Center, we've put together suggestions for a safety plan. A [...]