The Pandemic and Intimate Partner Violence
Friday, January 22nd, 2021
“This pandemic has reinforced important truths: inequities related to social determinants of health are magnified during a crisis and sheltering in place does not inflict equivalent hardship on all people. Stay-at-home orders, intended to protect the public and prevent widespread infection, left many IPV victims trapped with their abusers”. New England Journal of Medicine – […]
Read More »Mental Illness and Child Custody
Wednesday, January 13th, 2021
What happens when a parent suffers from a mental illness that starts to affect their children? When a court is asked to determine custody arrangements for a child, they do so with the child’s, rather than the parents’, best interests at stake. Remember that. In the case of determining the best interests of a child, […]
Read More »Collaborative Law and the Divorce Coach
Thursday, January 7th, 2021
Divorce puts a great deal of stress on the mental, emotional, and physical health of those going through it. A divorce coach can help. One of the things we at Held Law Firm strive to do is help our clients see the light at the end of the tunnel; the new life that is waiting. […]
Read More »Apparel for a Court Appearance
Monday, December 21st, 2020
What do I Wear for an Appearance in Court When you are scheduled for a court appearance, choosing your attire is important. Remember, if the Judge is paying attention to your outfit, then he or she isn’t paying attention to your message. The most important reason that you are in court is to have the […]
Read More »“History Over an Open Fire”
Monday, December 14th, 2020
What a Day! The sky was bright blue, and the air was crisp with the scent of woodfire. South Knoxville Elementary School students participated in a fun day of learning as they watched re-enactors Gordon Sisk, volunteer at Blount Mansion, and Patrick Hollis, Executive Director of Mabry-Hazen House demonstrate 18th and 19th century methods of […]
Read More »Is there more than one way to Divorce?
Thursday, December 10th, 2020
Divorce Alternatives People who are considering divorce are typically experiencing a variety of emotions and are faced with making tough decisions. These decisions have enormous consequences for them individually and other family members. Many wonder, is there more than one way to divorce? The answer is yes. In today’s legal world, there are alternatives available […]
Read More »Why Mediation is a Good Thing in Your Divorce or Child Custody Dispute
Tuesday, December 1st, 2020
Tennessee Law requires that parties to a divorce or custody proceeding participate in mediation, unless certain limited exceptions apply such as a history of domestic violence or if the parties are already in total agreement. Many of our clients come to us with questions about this process and want to know if it works and […]
Read More »Collaborative Work
Tuesday, December 1st, 2020
Held Law Firm believes that our work is accomplished outside the office, as well as in the typical office setting. Inside the office, we strive for excellence in representing our clients in every aspect of a case. Outside the office, we work hard to build community, and to produce a quality outcome in our efforts […]
Read More »In Thanksgiving
Wednesday, November 25th, 2020
Held Law Firm is grateful for so many things this year. 2020 has been a year of struggle and pain for so many of us, and we are aware of the compromises being made by all: hard decisions about sharing this time with others, and finding ways to express our love for those who are […]
Read More »LGBTQ+ Adoptions in Tennessee
Wednesday, November 11th, 2020
Tennessee law permits persons who identify as LGBTQ+ to adopt children to the same extent as persons identifying as heterosexual and cisgender, so long as they meet the general requirements for adoption under Tennessee law. However, persons identifying as LGBTQ+ should be aware that Tennessee law does not require private adoption agencies—even those that get […]
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