The Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise divorce saga only lasted 11 days but may offer some useful information and insight for our Tennessee readers just the same. Early on, as you may recall, TMZ reported that Holmes stated that she didn't want anything from Cruise other...
Your Legal Guide Through Life’s Twists And Turns
Month: August 2012
International child custody dispute heads to Supreme Court
Under "normal" circumstances, Tennessee parents who become embroiled in a child custody or relocation dispute will have their cases handled in a state court -- usually in the county where the child resided for the past six months. There is an exception, however, for...
Child custody: avoiding school-related co-parenting conflicts
It may seem like no big deal on the surface, but sending the kids back to school is actually one of the biggest challenges many Tennessee parents face in adjusting to life after a divorce. Why? Think about it -- school supplies, new clothes, meals, homework policies,...
Concerning credit, before and after a divorce in Tennessee
If you're thinking about getting a divorce but are worried about the financial consequences of that decision, you're not alone. Nearly everyone who has ever gone through a divorce in Tennessee has experienced those same anxieties and has asked themselves the same...
Father of Palin’s grandson plans to seek child custody
Sarah Palin, the former governor of our largest and northernmost state, made her national debut four years ago as Sen. John McCain's vice-presidential running mate and has not strayed far from controversy or news headlines ever since. As most readers in Tennessee will...
Helping your friend get through their Tennessee divorce
There are many things that make the divorce process difficult. The laws that apply to family law and divorce cases and the often confusing legal system itself are part of the puzzle. So too are fear and anxiety about the future and charged emotions that often arise or...
Ask during divorce negotiations and maybe ye shall receive
Today's blog post happens to be about a divorce case from another state. Even so, it is a story that devoted fans of the University of Tennessee's Volunteers athletic teams might want to remember if they ever have to go through a divorce themselves. Here's how it...
Lawsuit over misconduct during divorce results in $20,000 award
Last week, a federal judge ordered a Tennessee attorney to pay $20,000 in damages to an ex-husband who was harmed by her misconduct during their divorce. In a lengthy ruling issued after a no-holds-barred civil trial that lasted two weeks, the judge determined that...
Rites of passage to consider after your Tennessee divorce
Breaking up may be hard to do, but getting past the emotional residue of a divorce and moving forward with your life can be even harder. Fortunately, millions of people from across the globe have been through the divorce process too and have discovered more than just...
