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April 10, 2022

Prenuptial agreements have a rather poor reputation. Poorly executed prenuptial agreements earn that reputation; however, well-crafted and fair prenuptial agreements do what they should, which is to protect the interests of both spouses-to-be after they have uttered their vows.

Feb. 28, 2022

Divorce can be a painful and emotional experience for every party involved, parents and children alike. Custody arrangements are usually established to determine the rights, duties, and responsibilities of each parent to their child.

Feb. 18, 2022

Anyone who has gone through a divorce with children — or was a child watching their parents divorce — knows how difficult it can be. Your whole family is forced to restructure their lives, and as parents, you’ll have to come to an agreement about custody.

Dec. 21, 2021

Filing for divorce can be a frightening and overwhelming experience. In fact, many couples on the verge of divorce delay initiating the process simply because getting a divorce is complicated

Nov. 25, 2021

If you’re going through a divorce, you know that separating two lives from one another can be a complex and agonizing task. However, many couples will need the help of a family law attorney to ensure the property is divided equitably.

Oct. 24, 2021

One of the best aspects of the Tennessee judiciary system is the ability to file an appeal after receiving a judgment in civil court. According to statistics from the Annual Report of the Tennessee Judiciary, there were 848 total appeals filed in the Tennessee Court of Appeals in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020.

Sept. 29, 2021

The U.S. Census Bureau reports that as of May 2020, there were 12.9 million custodial parents in the United States caring for 21.9 million children under 21 years of age. Of those 12.9 million custodial parents, 79.9 percent were mothers.

Sept. 7, 2021

According to data compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the divorce rate in Tennessee stood at 3.5 per 1,000 residents in 2019 (the latest statistical year available). This represents a sharp drop from 1990, when the rate was 6.5 per 1,000 residents.

July 13, 2021

Picture this: you and your spouse have filed for divorce. The marriage is irretrievably broken, you and your spouse are living apart, and you are ready to begin a new chapter in your life. You may be asking yourself, “what harm is there in dating someone else while I wait for the divorce to be finalized?

June 11, 2021

Every year, many children are adopted in Tennessee while numerous others still await safe and loving homes. According to the Tennessee Alliance for Kids, there are about 8,000 children in foster care in Tennessee. Adoption makes it possible for individuals and families to accept children into their homes and provide them with supportive, adequate care and consistent love.