Can’t afford a traditional divorce?
Monday, July 1st, 2019
What do you do if you can’t afford the divorce you know you need? Julia Roberts said it best when playing the role of exasperated housewife who learns her husband is cheating on her: “I don’t have time for the nervous breakdown that I deserve!” Many identify with this marriage low point, portrayed in the […]
Read More »How to Lower Divorce Costs
Tuesday, January 15th, 2019
Every day, we get a call from a potential client asking about the cost of a divorce. Of course, the answer is always “it depends.” However, we’re happy to advise our current and future clients on ways they can try to lower their costs during the legal process. Here are some of our best tips: […]
Read More »Defining “Light” in Lightly Contested Divorces
Friday, November 9th, 2018
As an attorney that practices in the area of contested family law issues, I encounter varying degrees of acrimony (or bitterness) between parties. However, there are times when there is minimal acrimony and the parties arrive at a mutual decision that divorce is the best option. This does not mean that the parties agree on […]
Read More »What is a Collaborative Law divorce, and is it right for me?
Tuesday, October 10th, 2017
If you are considering a divorce and perusing your options, you may have seen articles or websites about “Collaborative Law” as an option for a divorce. Collaborative law is an approach that seeks to avoid the traditional adversarial litigation model in favor of a team approach to conflict resolution. Attorneys that practice collaborative law are […]
Read More »I Received Divorce Papers, What Should I Do First?
Wednesday, February 17th, 2016
The first step in dealing with a divorce is hiring a good divorce lawyer. There is no such thing as a simple divorce, and having professional support is important for everybody who wants to navigate the process. A divorce in Tennessee can only end in two ways, a settlement or a trial. A good divorce […]
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