Family Law
The End of Child Marriage in Tennessee
In May 2018, Governor Bill Haslam signed a bill into law which finally brings an end to child marriage in Tennessee. No longer can minors under the age of 17 get married thanks to this new law. The new law is in place thanks to the efforts of a nonprofit organization called Unchained at Last,…
Read MoreAre You Thinking of Adopting Siblings?
When some couples make the decision to adopt to grow their family, adopting a sibling group might not be at the top of their mind, but there are sibling groups waiting to be adopted into loving homes. If you have given any thought to adopting siblings, you may have many questions about whether you could…
Read MoreFootball and Child Custody: When Extracurriculars Come Front and Center in a Divorce
The recent discoveries linking an Alzheimer’s-like disease to football and other heavy contact sports have some parents worried about how safe it is for their kids to play football at young ages. Dr. Bennet Omalu, the doctor and brain researcher credited with discovering the disease, chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) was quoted in a story in…
Read More5 Tips for Choosing the Right Adoption Lawyer
Congratulations – you’re about to expand your family! The decision to adopt a child is an important one, so you want to make sure you have the best attorney for your needs, to help you through the process. We have compiled these five tips for choosing the right adoption lawyer, so you know where to…
Read MoreHow to Divorce a Missing Spouse in Tennessee
If you have been separated from your spouse for so long that you no longer know where he or she lives, but you are ready to get a divorce, you can still obtain a divorce. However, we highly recommend that this not be attempted without the aid of a lawyer. If the technical requirements are…
Read MoreHow to Resolve Difficulties with Your Child Custody Exchanges
The legal battle for who would get primary visitation with your child was contentious and full of conflict. Now that the divorce is over and you and your co-parent must exchange the child for visitation, you have noticed a pattern of difficult experiences that you would like to put to an end. What can you…
Read MoreSingle Parent Adoptions in Tennessee: What You Should Know about the Process
Adoption is one of the best decisions a family can make. A child without a loving home, meets a loving home without that child: it’s perfect in every way. Sure, there may be some challenges along the way, but in the end, everyone should end up happy and safe. But what if your family is…
Read MoreWhat Celebrity Divorces Can Teach Us about Attorney-Client Privilege
Celebrity news is a Catch 22 in a lot of ways. On the one hand, we’re divorce lawyers, and that makes stories about divorce, child support and custody interesting to us. On the other hand, we’re not representing Brad Pitt or Angelina Jolie, or Tarek or Christina El Moussa, so we don’t want to comment…
Read MoreRequirements for Guardianship of a Minor in Tennessee
A guardianship arrangement gives you custody of a minor child, along with the responsibility for the care and education of the child when the child’s parents are both deceased, have relinquished their parental rights, or are otherwise unable to care for him or her. If you have taken a minor child into your care, you…
Read MoreDivorced During the Holidays? These Tips May Help Keep the Peace
The holiday season is in full swing, and for lots of folks, that means time with family and loved ones. But if you’re a single mom or dad, or are in the midst of a divorce, the holidays can be a bit overwhelming, and a little less joyful. As a Maryville divorce attorney, I’ve guided…
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