Irreconcilable Differences as Grounds for Divorce
Thursday, March 26th, 2020
“Irreconcilable differences” is a ground for divorce in Tennessee that many couples try to cite as the basis of their divorce. The phrase brings to mind a marriage broken beyond repair, but the legal requirements for a divorce on the grounds of irreconcilable differences are a bit more complicated. It is easiest to think of […]
Read More »Is Your Divorce Really Uncontested?
Monday, March 23rd, 2020
Several times a day, we get calls asking us to help a new client get a divorce that the client believes is “uncontested.” Most folks think “uncontested” means that their spouse wants a divorce too. Unfortunately, even if you both want to split, there are still issues that need to be worked out. A divorce […]
Read More »Marriage Equality and Cohabitation Agreements
Tuesday, March 17th, 2020
Prior to the Supreme Court case Obergefell v. Hodges, LGBTQ couples who were barred from marriage entered domestic partnerships and “common law marriages.” Many states recognize “common law marriages,” which is when a couple lives together and presents themselves as married to friends, family, and society at large without a formal marriage ceremony and solemnization. If a […]
Read More »How We’re Combating the Spread of COVID-19
Monday, March 16th, 2020
It seems that all anyone is talking about is the COVID-19 outbreak. The novel coronavirus has impacted our daily lives on an unanticipated scale. The CDC has urged people to avoid gatherings larger than 50 people. Restaurants across the country are closing their dining rooms to avoid the spread of the disease. In-person court proceedings in the […]
Read More »How Are Debts Allocated in a Divorce?
Wednesday, March 11th, 2020
While it is important to consider how the division of assets impacts a divorce, debts are also a major consideration. Debts that are incurred during the marriage must be equitably divided between the parties. The court will look at the source of the debt and the ability of the parties to pay. After examining these […]
Read More »Tech-Savvy Seniors Program Makes Tech Accessible to All
Friday, March 6th, 2020
At Held Law Firm, one obstacle we often have to overcome is a technology barrier. Correspondence via email is cheaper for the client, and results in quicker responses from our attorneys. Scanning and sending documents is a more efficient way for clients to relay important information. The problem that often arises in regards to senior […]
Read More »Candidate Spotlight: Dasha Lundy for County Commission
Monday, March 2nd, 2020
Super Tuesday is tomorrow, March 3rd. As the country engages in impassioned debate about the presidential primary, we at Held Law Firm want to remind people of the importance of local elections by turning a spotlight on one of the Knox County’s key contests: the District 1 County Commission race, in which former schoolteacher and […]
Read More »A Breakdown of Every Contested Knox County Primary
Thursday, February 27th, 2020
The Knox County primary is coming up on March 3rd, 2020. Held Law Firm is committed to supporting community leaders who tackle the issues faced by our clients every day. Local elections affect our clients’ homes, jobs, schools, and communities. We believe that some of the most important work we can do is to inform our […]
Read More »Gray Divorce: Splitting Up After 50
Tuesday, February 25th, 2020
A new term has entered our lexicon — a “gray divorce.” As the rates of divorcing couples over 50 rises, this term is used more and more to describe older couples who decide to part ways after a long-term marriage. The causes of a gray divorce vary, as with any type of divorce. However, some common […]
Read More »Our Top Two Picks for the City Council Appointment
Monday, February 17th, 2020
Held Law Firm is committed to supporting community leaders who tackle the issues faced by our clients every day. City Council decisions affect our clients’ homes, jobs, schools, and communities. Founding Attorney Margaret Held disagrees with Campaign Coordinator Kaelynn Stewart regarding who City Council should appoint to fill Stephanie Welch’s vacant seat, representing South Knoxville. […]
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