Important Questions for your Divorce Lawyer
Monday, September 17th, 2018
Choosing your divorce lawyer is one of the most important decisions you will make as you proceed through a divorce. There are several things you should ask prospective lawyers, and when you ask them make sure you get a thorough answer. How are retainers and legal fees handled for divorces? You are entitled to a […]
Read More »How Open Adoption Helps Children
Monday, September 17th, 2018
In Tennessee alone, there are more opioid-overdose deaths occurring on a daily basis than there are traffic fatalities – quite an alarming statistic, as most local readers are familiar with the treacherousness that is I-40 (1). Yet while most people can conceive of the variety of ways that opioid addiction wreaks havoc on a victim’s […]
Read More »Mediation at Held Law Firm
Friday, September 14th, 2018
Held Law Firm is proud to announce that our family law attorney, Melanie Hogg, is now also a Rule 31 Listed Family Mediator. Melanie, who is also trained in Collaborative Law, has been a licensed attorney for over twenty-five years and practiced in five states. Melanie is trained to assist parties reach a resolution through […]
Read More »Can I stop my divorce after I’ve filed it?
Saturday, September 8th, 2018
By the time you’ve filed for divorce, we know that your marriage is in crisis. But that actually does not mean that your marriage is necessarily over. At Held Law Firm, our job is not only to get you through the process of divorce, but also advise you, in appropriate circumstances, of legal opportunities that […]
Read More »Control the Process: Your Collaborative Divorce
Wednesday, August 1st, 2018
You may have heard about collaborative law in some of our previous blogs, or are looking for alternatives to traditional litigation to resolve family law issues. Below is a brochure prepared by collaborative divorce coach Emily Heird that provides some additional information: ETCA-Brochure Check out our other collaborative law blogs on: Financial neutrals Divorce coaches […]
Read More »Approved Parenting Classes in Knox County
Thursday, July 26th, 2018
Every divorce in TN comes with mandatory parenting classes that have to be completed by both parties. Since many are new to the divorce process, they aren’t sure where to start when they need to schedule classes. Hopefully the following information will help! Below is a list of approved parenting classes for Knox County. Dove […]
Read More »What to Expect When DCS Gets Involved
Thursday, July 26th, 2018
However the Department of Child Services (DCS) gets involved–whether through a dirty trick pulled by your ex, or a call from a third party–the ramifications for you spending time with your child are severe. Here are some things you can expect: 1. You will be interviewed by a DCS worker, probably at your home. In […]
Read More »Can I File for Divorce in Tennessee?
Thursday, July 12th, 2018
In order to file for a divorce in Tennessee, Tennessee Code Annotated Section 36-4-104 requires that you have residency in Tennessee at least six months prior to filing. For purposes of a divorce action, “residency” refers to the domicile of a party. In reviewing questions regarding domicile of a party in order to establish residency […]
Read More »3 Things to Know About Subpoenas
Wednesday, July 11th, 2018
1. What is a subpoena? A subpoena is a document requested by a party or attorney and issued by the Court where litigation is occurring. It commands a third party to provide requested documents to the attorney to be used in litigation. 2. What if I’ve been served with a subpoena? You typically have 21 […]
Read More »Stepparent Rights
Thursday, June 21st, 2018
The role of a stepparent is not legally the same as that of a biological parent, but it is undisputed that stepparents often play an integral role in providing a loving and nurturing environment for their stepchildren. Stepparents develop strong bonds with their step-children, and unfortunately, few people truly see just how important some stepparents […]
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