What is Transmutation in Tennessee Divorce Property Division?
Divorce is never easy, and some issues – especially when it comes to the kids – are harder to deal with than others. For a lot of couples, it’s the division of assets that really puts them through the ringer. Some folks marry at very young ages and neither has any significant assets to speak…
Read MoreWhat Rights and Protections Do Undocumented Immigrants Have in the U.S.?
The United States is a nation founded by immigrants, and the U.S. Constitution and federal statutes provide legal rights and protections for immigrants to this country, regardless of their immigration status. Undocumented immigrants often live in the shadows because they fear reprisals if they try to exercise their rights, or benefit from the protections available…
Read MoreTennessee Child Custody Law and its Impact on Same-sex Parents in Divorce
The definition of family and what it means to be a parent is evolving in this country. The United States Supreme Court ruling that made marriage equality the law of the land, unfortunately did not automatically revise all of the family law statutes throughout the country. When it comes to child custody disputes for same…
Read MoreWhat is the Role of a Financial Advisor in Your Tennessee Divorce?
When it comes down to it, divorce is essentially about the money – how it will be divided, how much alimony (if any) or child support will be paid and whether or not one party will keep the house and how the rest of the marital assets will be divided. When the amount of marital…
Read MoreNon-Immigrant Visas Business and Entrepreneurs
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) offers several options for pathways to obtaining a visa for non-immigrant business people and entrepreneurs who would like to visit the United States. The B-1 visa allows those who would like to enter the U.S. to engage in business activities such as business meetings, conferences, contract negotiations consultations…
Read MoreWhat Can I Do When My Ex is Disobeying the Custody Order?
Let’s say you have gotten through a contentious divorce, where each of you agreed to the custody arrangement and parenting time schedule ordered by the court. However, since the divorce has been finalized, you have been growing increasingly frustrated by the fact that your former spouse refuses to comply with the custody order. Child custody…
Read MoreObtaining a “Green Card” After Marrying a U.S. Citizen
Marrying a citizen of the United States is one way to qualify for eventual naturalization. It is possible for you to become eligible for a green card, but there are several important things to be aware of before you pursue this option. Section 319(a) of the Immigration and Naturalization Act (INA) contains all of the…
Read MoreImpact of Post-Divorce Relocation on Child Custody in Military Families
Relocation after a divorce is not uncommon. After the divorce is final, the two parties are usually eager to get on with the next stage of their lives. However, when there are children involved, and parenting time with the other parent to consider, things can become complicated. When one or both parents are members of…
Read More7 Common Myths About Divorce in Tennessee
Those who have never been through a divorce might have many misconceptions about what the process will be like. Within the culture, there are certain myths about divorce that are pervasive, but often have no basis in truth. If you are living in Knoxville and you are thinking about whether or not divorce might be…
Read MoreThe Fight over DAPA and DACA Rages On
On May 31, 2016, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) took action to prevent an activist federal judge, Andrew Hanen, from imposing sanctions on DOJ prosecutors, which would require them to attend mandatory ethics classes. Judge Hanen is the same judge who put a halt to expanding President Obama’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals…
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