Exactly what do you file when you want a divorce?
Thursday, April 1st, 2021
When you get a divorce, your lawyer drafts certain documents with you, then files them with the Court. These documents include: Summons. This document tells everyone which court you filed the divorce in. It tells your soon-to-be-ex that they need to file a response within thirty days after they get their copy, or else they risk […]
Read More »Divorce with Children
Monday, February 1st, 2021
Divorce is a process Divorce is not one specific event; it is an ongoing process of transitions that a family must go through together. Divorce with children can be even more daunting and stressful to the parents. The parents have to deal not only with the changes and trauma in their own lives, but also […]
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 »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 »Divorce and Narcissism
Monday, November 2nd, 2020
What is Narcissism? We, as a society, are becoming more aware of the relationship between mental illness and the destruction of marriages; in particular, the Narcissistic Personality Disorder. This Personality Disorder has a difficult combination of symptoms. Sustaining a marriage with a narcissist is problematic and it becomes a very complicated problem when it’s time […]
Read More »Mediation, Divorce, and Orders of Protection
Thursday, October 22nd, 2020
Mediation and Orders of Protection Mediation is a process using a trained third party, usually an attorney, to facilitate the settlement of a case without having a trial. In Tennessee, mediation is required in most divorce cases; however, in domestic violence situations, mediation may be excused. If a spouse has an Order of Protection (OP) […]
Read More »How to Prepare for Divorce Before Hiring a Lawyer
Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020
Most people take a long time before they finally decide to make the call to a divorce lawyer. Contemplating taking that first step in what is reputed to be a long, expensive and painful process can be overwhelming. We get that. So, here’s a list of things you can do to prepare for divorce before you […]
Read More »When You May Be Awarded Attorney’s Fees
Wednesday, August 5th, 2020
Litigation is expensive, so many people ask us how they can get the opposing party to pay for attorney fees. This is not something that occurs often. Tennessee courts follow the “American Rule,” which is that each person is responsible for their own attorney fees. However, there are instances in which the court may order […]
Read More »Can I get divorced in TN if I was married in a different country?
Thursday, July 30th, 2020
Typically, marriages which are valid and legally performed in a different country are valid in the United States. So if you were legally married in a different country, you should be able to get divorced in Tennessee. That is, as long as you meet the other requirements to file for a divorce. RESIDENCY In order […]
Read More »COVID Divorces: What You Need to Know
Monday, July 20th, 2020
COVID-19 is not just impacting how we co-parent. It’s having undeniable effects on the divorce process. Social distancing and isolation measures have put an unusual degree of strain on marriages. The inability to see extended family, to have a drink with friends, or even just spend some time alone can create tension in the happiest […]
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