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Why Your Lawyer Asks for So Much Paperwork

Whenever I talk to clients about discovery, I spell it di$covery. I replace the S with a dollar sign because in many cases, discovery costs more than any other part of the process. It is not fun, but it will not kill you. Still, it is one of those technicalities that can derail your case if...

Newly Single? These Are Your Smartest Moves

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Ending a marriage is not just a legal shift, it is an emotional and personal reset. With the holidays approaching and the pressure of family expectations looming, here is how to move forward with clarity, not chaos. Have Your Conversation Ready Family gatherings often turn into...

Halloween Co-Parenting Without the Tricks

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Years ago, my son went viral Halloween. You can check it out here. It was a great memory and I still watch it every year. How can I help you make some great memories? Kids love Halloween. Costumes, candy, school parties, trunk-or-treats — it is supposed to be fun. But for divorced...

What Happens After the Divorce Is Final?

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A lot of folks think the gavel drops, the papers are signed, and that is it. Divorce over, move on. But the truth is, the real work often starts after the decree is entered. Here are a few things every newly divorced person needs to know: The Clock Starts Ticking You only have 30...

What Day Is It, and Why Is My Kid Home?

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Columbus Day. Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Some schools close, some don’t. Some call it a holiday, others treat it like any other Monday. But if your parenting plan doesn’t spell it out, and school is closed, you’re stuck playing catch-up on a day you didn’t see coming. The truth is, these...

Want to Start the New Year Divorced? You May Already Be Behind

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Every January I hear the same thing: “I just want this wrapped up so I can start the new year fresh.” The problem is, if you’re only now starting to think about filing, you’ve probably already missed that window. The Waiting Period Reality In Tennessee, there is a mandatory waiting...

How to Fight Fair in a Divorce (And What “Fair” Really Looks Like)

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Last week, I told you the fair is where they put ribbons on pigs. Court is not about your version of fair or your ex’s version of fair — it is about how the law applies to your facts. So let’s clear this up. If court isn’t about “fair,” then what does it mean to fight fair in a...

Divorce Isn’t Fair. The Fair Is Where They Put Ribbons on Pigs

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I hear it in almost every consult: “I just want what’s fair.” The problem is, court isn’t built on fair. Court is built on statutes, rules, and judges making decisions inside those guardrails. The Myth of Fair Fair to you might mean splitting everything 50/50, or getting the kids on every...

Cocaine Brain: Why Divorce Makes People Say the Strangest Things

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Divorce does something to your head. I call it cocaine brain because it makes smart people say things that don’t line up, don’t add up, and don’t make sense anywhere outside the fog of a breakup. The Greatest Hits of Divorce-Speak “I love her, but I can’t be with her.” Imagine...

What Does All That Legal Jargon in Your Divorce Complaint Really Mean?

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If you’ve just been served with divorce papers in Tennessee, the first thing you probably did was read them… and the second thing you probably did was freak out. Words like “inappropriate marital conduct”, “primary residential parent”, and “equitable division of...

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Why Your Lawyer Asks for So Much Paperwork

Newly Single? These Are Your Smartest Moves

Halloween Co-Parenting Without the Tricks

What Happens After the Divorce Is Final?

What Day Is It, and Why Is My Kid Home?

Want to Start the New Year Divorced? You May Already Be Behind

How to Fight Fair in a Divorce (And What “Fair” Really Looks Like)

Divorce Isn’t Fair. The Fair Is Where They Put Ribbons on Pigs

Cocaine Brain: Why Divorce Makes People Say the Strangest Things

What Does All That Legal Jargon in Your Divorce Complaint Really Mean?

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