Herston on Tennessee Family Law

By K.O. Herston

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Knoxville, Tennessee family-law attorney K.O. Herston discusses current issues in Tennessee family law, divorce, and related topics.

Episode Date
Tennessee Supreme Court Examines Standard for “Severe Abuse” in Nashville, Tennessee Termination of Parental Rights: In re Markus E.
Mar 06, 2024
Alcohol Prohibition Challenged in Murfreesboro, Tennessee Divorce: Goughenour v. Goughenour
Mar 03, 2024
Dependency and Neglect Challenged in Greeneville, Tennessee: In re Isaiah W.
Feb 24, 2024
Dispute over COVID Vaccine Rendered Moot in Nashville, Tennessee Parenting Dispute: Lee v. Boyett
Feb 20, 2024
How to Measure Distance Disputed in Murfreesboro, Tennessee Parental Relocation Case: Barrett v. Killings
May 11, 2023
Unequal Parenting Schedule Vacated in Fayetteville, Tennessee Parenting Dispute: Pogue v. Simms
May 08, 2023
Do I have to explain my divorce?
May 04, 2023
Criminal Contempt for Facebook Post Reversed in Memphis, Tennessee: Boren v. Wade
May 01, 2023
Risk of Substantial Harm Lacking in Columbia, Tennessee Termination of Parental Rights Case: In re Brianna B.
Apr 29, 2023
Distance for Parental Relocation Disputed in Sevierville, Tennessee: Chambers v. Chambers
Apr 29, 2023
Prenuptial Agreement Challenged in Woodbury, Tennessee Divorce: Howell v. Howell
Apr 29, 2023
Tennessee Supreme Court on Missing Witness Rule and Unclean Hands in Termination of Parental Rights Case: In re Mattie L.
Apr 29, 2023
Default Judgment Challenged for Excusable Neglect in Nashville, Tennessee Divorce: Wilson v. Wilson
Apr 29, 2023
Attorney’s Lien Challenged in Jackson, Tennessee Divorce: Baker-Brunkhorst v. Brunkhorst
Apr 29, 2023
Attorney’s Fees Awarded to Child-Support Obligor in Franklin, Tennessee: Mercer v. Chiarella
Apr 29, 2023
Ability to Pay Argued in Murfreesboro, Tennessee Alimony Modification: Gensci v. Wiser
Apr 29, 2023
Not the Widow, Just the Ex-Wife
Apr 29, 2023
Unequal Division of Marital Property Reversed in Nashville, Tennessee Divorce: Julie C.W. v. Mitchell W. Jr.
Apr 29, 2023
Child Support for Severely Disabled Adult Daughter Contested in Nashville, Tennessee: Lillard v. Lillard
Apr 29, 2023
Default Judgment Reversed in Clinton, Tennessee Termination of Parental Rights: In re Abigail J.J.
Apr 29, 2023
Marital Dissolution Agreement Challenged for Failure to Disclose Assets in Benton, Tennessee Divorce: Kautz v. Kautz
Apr 29, 2023
Court Divided over Grandparent Visitation in Brownsville, Tennessee: Morisch v. Maenner
Apr 29, 2023
Equal Division Reversed in Long Marriage in Kingston, Tennessee Divorce: Brown v. Phillips
Apr 29, 2023
Less Than Equal Parenting Time Affirmed in Waverly, Tennessee Divorce: Powers v. Powers
Apr 29, 2023
Denial of Offer of Proof Is Harmless Error in Covington, Tennessee Parenting Dispute: A.W. v. M.N.
Apr 29, 2023
Life Insurance to Secure Child Support Examined in Lebanon, Tennessee: McGrath v. Hester
Apr 29, 2023
Termination of Grandparent Visitation Vacated in Clarksville, Tennessee: Natasha S. v. Madison M.
Apr 29, 2023
Agreement to Pay Private School Tuition Instead of Child Support Examined in Memphis, Tennessee: State ex rel. Roberts v. Crafton
Apr 29, 2023
Attorney’s Fees Challenged in Lebanon, Tennessee Alimony Modification: Himes v. Himes
Apr 28, 2023
Parental Alienation Leads to Change of Custody in Murfreesboro, Tennessee: Honea v. Honea
Apr 28, 2023
Marital Dissolution Agreement Modified after Court Finds Property Division Inequitable in Clarksville, Tennessee Divorce: Shannon v. Shannon
Apr 28, 2023
Child Support Deviation for Private School Tuition Challenged in Chattanooga, Tennessee: Bastone v. Bastone
Apr 28, 2023
Failure to Pay Uncovered Medical Expenses Not Contempt of Court in Chattanooga, Tennessee: Mossbeck v. Hoover
Apr 28, 2023
Interpretation of Marital Dissolution Agreement Reversed in Jonesborough, Tennessee: Lockett v. Runyan
Apr 28, 2023
Divided Court Reverses Severe Abuse Finding in Lewisburg, Tennessee Dependency and Neglect Case: In re Angelleigh R.
Apr 28, 2023
Failure to Make Child-Support Modification Retroactive Challenged in Chattanooga, Tennessee: Church v. Jones
Apr 28, 2023
Constant Whining about Nominal Child Support Contributes to Change of Custody (and Increased Child Support) in Clarksville, Tennessee: Gravatt v. Barczykowski
Apr 28, 2023
Father Disgraces Himself When Making Final Child-Support Payment
Apr 28, 2023
Order to Disclose Privileged Records Reversed in Memphis, Tennessee Dependency and Neglect Case: In re Lucas H.
Apr 28, 2023
Parentage Challenged in Tennessee Same-Sex Divorce Where Child Conceived from In Vitro Fertilization: Potts v. Potts
Apr 28, 2023
Persistence of Conditions Reversed in Jonesborough, Tennessee Termination of Parental Rights: In re Elijah R.
Apr 28, 2023
Termination of Parental Rights Reversed in McMinnville, Tennessee: In re Evella S.
Apr 28, 2023
Children’s Private Testimony Contributes to Reversal in Crossville, Tennessee Divorce: Colvard v. Colvard
Apr 28, 2023
Material Change Examined in Nashville, Tennessee Parenting Plan Modification: Hoppe v. Hoppe
Apr 28, 2023
Monetary Judgment for Civil Contempt Affirmed in Clarksville, Tennessee: Tomes v. Tomes
Apr 28, 2023
Civil Contempt Reversed in Kingston, Tennessee Dispute over Retirement Benefits: Murray v. Godsey
Apr 28, 2023
Termination of Parental Rights Reversed in Cookeville, Tennessee: In re Jayda J.
Apr 28, 2023
Business Valuation and Goodwill Examined in Clarksville, Tennessee Divorce: Cela v. Cela
Apr 27, 2023
Divided Court Reverses Termination of Parental Rights in Newport, Tennessee: In re Ahleigha C.
Apr 27, 2023
Parenting Plan Modified Despite No Material Change in Murfreesboro, Tennessee: Canzoneri v. Burns
Apr 27, 2023
Change of Child’s Last Name Reversed in McMinnville, Tennessee: Lockhart v. Higgins
Apr 27, 2023
Enforcement of Marital Dissolution Agreement Violates Statute of Limitations in Memphis, Tennessee: Felker v. Felker
Apr 27, 2023
Court Split Over Wanton Disregard in Pulaski, Tennessee Termination of Parental Rights: In re Jackson H.
Apr 27, 2023
Division of Property Reversed (Again) in Nashville, Tennessee Divorce: J.C.W. v. F.M.W. Jr.
Apr 27, 2023
Excluding Cost of Secondary Health Insurance in Child Support Challenged in Murfreesboro, Tennessee: Abney v. Pace
Apr 27, 2023
Capacity To Enter Into Marital Dissolution Agreement Challenged in Clarksville, Tennessee Divorce: Polster v. Polster
Apr 27, 2023
Putative Fathers Can “Repent” After Termination of Parental Rights Petition Filed in Tennessee: In re Kierani C.
Apr 27, 2023
No Transcript? No Problem in Appeal of Clarksville, Tennessee Child-Custody Change: Richardson v. Richardson
Apr 27, 2023
Upward Deviation Complicates Child-Support Modification in Clarksville, Tennessee: Tigart v. Tigart
Apr 27, 2023
Jurisdiction to Consider Juvenile Court Appeal Examined in Lafayette, Tennessee Dependency and Neglect Case: In re Ryat M.
Apr 27, 2023
Third (!!!) Appeal of Recusal Denial Rejected in Somerville, Tennessee Parenting Plan Modification: Dougherty v. Dougherty
Apr 27, 2023
Abandonment by Wanton Disregard Reversed in Lebanon, Tennessee Termination of Parental Rights: In re Elijah H.
Apr 27, 2023
Exclusion of Inheritance from Income for Child Support Reversed in Cleveland, Tennessee: Hill v. Hill
Apr 27, 2023
Attorney’s Fees as Alimony Reversed in Memphis, Tennessee Divorce: Davis v. Davis
Apr 27, 2023
Application of Tennessee’s Artificial Insemination Statute to Married Same-Sex Parents Challenged in Clarksville, Tennessee: Harrison v. Harrison
Apr 27, 2023
Lengthy Sentence for Criminal Contempt Challenged in Cleveland, Tennessee: Choate v. Choate
Apr 27, 2023
Faulty Statutory Injunction Dooms Contempt in Franklin, Tennessee Divorce: Sykes v. Sykes
Apr 27, 2023
Unpleaded Ground for Termination of Parental Rights Reversed in Lexington, Tennessee: In re Lauren F.
Apr 27, 2023
Reformation of Marital Dissolution Agreement Reversed in Memphis, Tennessee Divorce: Lawrence v. Lawrence
Apr 27, 2023
Suspension of Alimony for Cohabitation Reversed in Franklin, Tennessee: Strickland v. Strickland
Apr 27, 2023
Parental Relocation Questioned in Memphis, Tennessee Postdivorce Dispute: Franklin v. Franklin
Apr 27, 2023
Denial of Alimony Modification Reversed in Gallatin, Tennessee: Linn v. Linn
Apr 27, 2023
Equal Parenting Time Reversed in Decatur, Tennessee Divorce: Owens v. Owens
Apr 27, 2023
Attorney’s Fees Awarded in Appeal of Order of Protection in Franklin, Tennessee: Tenney ex rel. Desirae B. v. Bullington
Apr 27, 2023
Grandparent Visitation Reversed in Lewisburg, Tennessee: In re Trinity P.
Apr 27, 2023
Impact of Party’s Death During Divorce Examined in Franklin, Tennessee: Richey v. Richey
Apr 27, 2023
Change of Custody Vacated for Lack of Material Change of Circumstances in Chattanooga, Tennessee Custody Dispute: Sanko v. Sanko
Apr 27, 2023
Transportation Costs Questioned in Memphis, Tennessee Parental Relocation Case: In re McKayla H.
Apr 24, 2023
Failure to Comply with Local Rules Gets Evidence Excluded in Murfreesboro, Tennessee Divorce: Creger v. Creger
Apr 20, 2023
Breakup Therapy Can Help Couples Who Fail Marriage Counseling
Apr 17, 2023
Deleted Text Messages Leads to Dismissal in Memphis, Tennessee Lawsuit: Graham v. UT Regional One Physicians, Inc.
Apr 13, 2023
Child-Custody Ruling Reversed in Memphis, Tennessee Divorce: Waddell v. Waddell
Apr 10, 2023
Scheduled Reduction of Alimony Reversed in Dyersburg, Tennessee Divorce: Perkins v. Perkins
Apr 06, 2023
Meticulous Compliance Required in Interlocutory Appeals of Recusal Denials in Knoxville, Tennessee: Blevins v. Green
Apr 03, 2023
A Newly Divorced Woman Doesn’t Want to Be Angry the Rest of Her Life
Mar 30, 2023
Stale Domestic Violence Leads to Reversal of Order of Protection in Knoxville, Tennessee: Dulaney v. Chico
Mar 27, 2023
Attorney’s Fees as Alimony in Solido Challenged in Chattanooga, Tennessee Divorce: Buntin v. Buntin
Mar 23, 2023
Service by Publication Leads to Reversal in Manchester, Tennessee Termination of Parental Rights: In re Jimmy H.
Mar 20, 2023
Failure to Challenge Alternative Independent Grounds Results in Loss in Clarksville, Tennessee Child-Support Dispute: Ramos v. Caldwell
Mar 16, 2023
Everything You Need to Know about the Tennessee Domestic Relations Arbitration Act
Mar 13, 2023
Finding of No Grounds to Terminate Parental Rights Reversed in Pulaski, Tennessee: In re Isabella G.
Mar 08, 2023
Subject-Matter Jurisdiction in Juvenile Court Questioned in Knoxville, Tennessee Dependency and Neglect Case: Thompson v. Thompson
Mar 06, 2023
Material Change to Modify Parenting Schedule Examined in Clarksville, Tennessee: Macomber v. Macomber
Mar 01, 2023
Classification as Separate Property Reversed in Jasper, Tennessee Divorce: Grider v. Grider
Feb 27, 2023
In Custody Dispute, Judge Orders Breastfeeding Mom to Use Bottle
Feb 22, 2023
It’s My Thirteenth Birthday!
Feb 20, 2023
Grossly Unequal Division of Property Affirmed in Dyersburg, Tennessee Divorce: Webb v. Webb
Feb 15, 2023
Lack of Notice Argued in Athens, Tennessee Order of Protection Case: Jackson v. Burke
Feb 13, 2023
Judicial Campaign Leads to Recusal in Clarksville, Tennessee: Denney v. Rather
Feb 08, 2023
Number of Married Couples Who Are ‘Living Apart Together’ Is on the Rise
Feb 06, 2023
Nonparent Seeks Parenting Time in Lynchburg, Tennessee Divorce: Audirsch v. Audirsch
Feb 01, 2023
Risk of Substantial Harm Scrutinized in Gallatin, Tennessee Termination of Parental Rights: In re J.S.
Feb 01, 2023
Permissive Intervention Challenged in Lebanon, Tennessee Parental Termination and Adoption: In re Lorelai E.
Jan 30, 2023
Abuse Claims Problematic in Gallatin, Tennessee Custody Dispute: Bean v. Bean
Jan 25, 2023
Failure to Consider Child’s Preference Scrutinized in Memphis, Tennessee Custody Dispute: In re Aiden W.L.
Jan 23, 2023
Surrogacy and Roe v. Wade: How the Ruling May Affect the Industry
Jan 18, 2023
Voluntary Underemployment Examined in Alimony Analysis in Chattanooga, Tennessee Divorce: Chase v. Chase
Jan 16, 2023
Criminal Contempt for Violating Rule of Sequestration Reversed in Clinton, Tennessee Divorce: Burnett v. Burnett
Jan 11, 2023
Denial of Judicial Recusal Reversed in Part in Franklin, Tennessee Divorce: Austermiller v. Austermiller
Jan 09, 2023
Child-Support Modification for Adult Child Reversed in Memphis, Tennessee: State ex rel. Hoard v. Barrom
Jan 04, 2023
Successor Judge Refuses to Rule on Motions in Memphis, Tennessee Divorce: Thomas v. Thomas
Dec 19, 2022
Averaging Variable Income Challenged in Manchester, Tennessee Child-Support Dispute: Marcel v. Marcel
Dec 14, 2022
The Case for a Long Divorce
Dec 12, 2022
Terms of Marital Dissolution Agreement Disputed in Chattanooga, Tennessee Divorce: Heisig v. Heisig
Dec 07, 2022
Division of Real Estate Owned by an Unmarried Couple Reversed in Nashville, Tennessee Partition Lawsuit: Vance v. Blue
Dec 05, 2022
Prevailing Party Debated in Nashville, Tennessee Postdivorce Fee Dispute: Colley v. Colley
Nov 28, 2022
Update on the Crisis Facing Tennessee’s Department of Children’s Services
Nov 23, 2022
Parenting Plan Reversed after Emancipation of Oldest Child in Greeneville, Tennessee Parenting Plan Modification: Gaby v. Gaby
Nov 21, 2022
Assisted Reproductive Technology after the Dobbs Decision
Nov 16, 2022
Delayed Ruling Criticized in Memphis, Tennessee Divorce: Byrd v. Byrd
Nov 14, 2022
Calculation of Child-Support Deviation for Private-School Expenses Examined in Chattanooga, Tennessee: Taylor v. Taylor
Nov 09, 2022
Crisis at Tennessee’s Department of Children’s Services
Nov 07, 2022
Ability to Pay Alimony Challenged in Franklin, Tennessee Divorce: Griffin v. Griffin
Nov 02, 2022
Custody Order Entered after Adoption Petition Filed Reversed in Bristol, Tennessee: In re Autumn D.
Oct 31, 2022
Watch Me Shout Law Stuff at You In Person or from the Privacy of Your Office, Bed, or Bathroom!
Oct 26, 2022
Deficient Pleading Challenged in Jacksboro, Tennessee Termination of Parental Rights and Adoption: In re Kailyn B.
Oct 24, 2022
Tennessee’s Best Schools and School Districts
Oct 19, 2022
Error to Exclude Seven-Year-Old Child’s Testimony in Franklin, Tennessee: In re Kansas B.
Oct 17, 2022
Change of Custody and Paramour Clause Vacated in Columbia, Tennessee Divorce: Camacho v. Camacho
Oct 12, 2022
Failure to Visit Was Not Willful in Greeneville, Tennessee Termination of Parental Rights: In re Hope G.
Oct 10, 2022
Parental Relocation Denied in Nashville, Tennessee: Nance v. Franklin
Oct 05, 2022
Tennessee Is Subverting Women’s Health
Oct 03, 2022
Interest on Child Support Examined in Clarksville, Tennessee Postdivorce Dispute: Grace v. Grace
Sep 28, 2022
Denial of Attorney’s Fees Appealed in Lebanon, Tennessee Modification of Parenting Schedule: Emch v. Emch
Sep 26, 2022
Classification of Marital Property Reversed in Cleveland, Tennessee Divorce: Ellis v. Ellis
Sep 21, 2022
Implied Partnership Alleged in Jonesborough, Tennessee Divorce: Runion v. Runyan
Sep 19, 2022
Study Shows Tennessee Ranks 36th for Overall Child Well-Being
Sep 14, 2022
Imputed Income for Child Support Reversed in Nashville, Tennessee: In re Jonathan S.
Sep 12, 2022
Lack of Findings About Abuse Claims Causes Reversal in Murfreesboro, Tennessee Child-Custody Dispute: Friedsam v. Krisle
Sep 07, 2022
Incorrect Legal Standard Requires Reversal in Columbia, Tennessee Custody Dispute Between Parent and Nonparent: Jones v. Jones
Sep 05, 2022
Judicial Recusal Challenged in Memphis, Tennessee Divorce: Young v. Young
Aug 31, 2022
Parents of Transgender Third Grader Sue the State over Tennessee School Bathroom Law
Aug 29, 2022
Grandparent Visitation Reversed in Covington, Tennessee: In re Houston D.
Aug 24, 2022
Default Judgment Challenged in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee Termination of Parental Rights: In re Alessa H.
Aug 22, 2022
Judge’s Spontaneous Parenting Plan Reversed in Memphis, Tennessee Postdivorce Litigation: Shaw v. Shaw
Aug 17, 2022
Judicial Recusal Denied Because of Delay in Sparta, Tennessee Parenting Plan Dispute: Baker v. McSherry
Aug 15, 2022
Same-Sex Couples Updating Legal Status After Abortion Ruling
Aug 10, 2022
Child’s Testimony in Chambers Causes Reversal in Morristown, Tennessee Contested Adoption: In re Lyric. N.
Aug 08, 2022
New “Abusive Civil Action” Statutes Applied in Nashville, Tennessee Postdivorce Dispute: Wilson v. Wilson
Aug 03, 2022
Grandparent Visitation Challenged in Franklin, Tennessee: Rose v. Malone
Aug 01, 2022
Termination of Alimony in futuro Reversed in Cleveland, Tennessee: Akers v. Powers
Jul 27, 2022
Social Media Affects Best-Interest Analysis in Columbia, Tennessee Parenting Dispute: King v. Jones
Jul 25, 2022
Has Ownership of Your Home Changed After a Divorce? Make Sure To Take Your Ex’s Name off the Insurance Policy
Jul 20, 2022
Amount of Dissipation Reversed in Rogersville, Tennessee Divorce: Robinson v. Robinson
Jul 18, 2022
Classification and Value of Stockbroker’s Book of Business Disputed in Cleveland, Tennessee Divorce: Hollis v. Hollis
Jul 13, 2022
Procedure for Appealing Juvenile Court Ruling Examined in Franklin, Tennessee: Stine v. Jakes
Jul 11, 2022
U.S. Supreme Court Rules on International Child-Custody Disputes
Jul 07, 2022
Tennessee Family-Law Legislative Update 2022
Jun 29, 2022
Juvenile Court’s Subject-Matter Jurisdiction Questioned in Murfreesboro, Tennessee: In re Jose A.
Jun 27, 2022
The Next Normal: States Will Recognize Multiparent Families
Jun 22, 2022
Validity of Order of Protection Challenged in Knoxville, Tennessee: Frontz v. Hall
Jun 20, 2022
Classification of Separate Property Scrutinized in Memphis, Tennessee Divorce: Myers v. Boone
Jun 15, 2022
Artificial Insemination Statute Challenged in Murfreesboro, Tennessee Same-Sex Parentage Dispute: Compher v. Whitfield
Jun 13, 2022
Scope of Release for Undisclosed Assets Scrutinized in Chattanooga, Tennessee Postdivorce Dispute: Sanford v. Sanford
Jun 08, 2022
Rewriting Your Will After Divorce
Jun 06, 2022
Alimony Agreement Challenged as Void in Savannah, Tennessee Divorce: Estate of McCullough v. McCullough
Jun 01, 2022
Sentence for Violating Order of Protection Challenged as Excessive in Knoxville, Tennessee: Saleh v. Pratt
May 30, 2022
Classification of Separate Property Reversed in Clarksville, Tennessee Divorce: Griffith-Ball v. Ball
May 25, 2022
Hearsay Statements of Child Abuse Challenged in Newport, Tennessee Termination of Parental Rights: In re Analesia Q.
May 23, 2022
Who Gets the Child?
May 18, 2022
Attorney’s Fees Appealed in Franklin, Tennessee Postdivorce Parenting and Child-Support Dispute: Standley v. Standley
May 16, 2022
Joint Decision-Making Questioned in Franklin, Tennessee Divorce: Smallbone v. Smallbone
May 11, 2022
Prenuptial Agreement Challenged in Chattanooga, Tennessee Divorce: Law v. Law
May 09, 2022
Change in Military Retirement Benefits Examined in Clarksville, Tennessee: Harper v. Harper
May 04, 2022
The Pros and Cons of Prenups
May 02, 2022
Calculation of Postjudgment Interest Questioned in Knoxville, Tennessee: Coffey v. Coffey
Apr 27, 2022
Restrictions on Alcohol Consumption Expanded in Cleveland, Tennessee Divorce: Williams v. Williams
Apr 25, 2022
Substantial Harm from Cessation of Grandparent Visitation Challenged in Alamo, Tennessee: In re Gracelyn H.
Apr 20, 2022
No Material Change Leads to Reversal of Alimony Modification in Crossville, Tennessee: Hoering v. Hoering
Apr 18, 2022
Parents of Daughters Are More Likely to Divorce than Those with Sons
Apr 13, 2022
Parental Opposition to Grandparent Visitation Scrutinized in Decaturville, Tennessee: Cupples v. Holmes
Apr 11, 2022
Default Judgment Vacated in Springfield, Tennessee Postdivorce Parenting Dispute: Christy v. Christy
Apr 06, 2022
Trial by Videoconference Challenged in Franklin, Tennessee Parental Relocation Case: In re Autumn H.
Apr 04, 2022
Unsupervised Parenting Time after Child Abduction Challenged in Clarksville, Tennessee Divorce: Liebetreu v. Libetreu
Mar 30, 2022
Marriage is Declining in America
Mar 28, 2022
Parenting Plan Reversed for Failing to “Maximize Participation” in Decatur, Tennessee Divorce: Woody v. Woody
Mar 23, 2022
Property Division and Attorney’s Fees Challenged in Memphis, Tennessee Divorce: Murdock v. Murdock
Mar 21, 2022
Order Vacated Because of Untimely Appeal in Franklin, Tennessee Dependency and Neglect Case: In re Kendall R.
Mar 16, 2022
Ground of Persistent Conditions Reversed in Morristown, Tennessee Parental Rights Termination: In re Emma F.
Mar 14, 2022
False Allegations of Abuse During Divorce: The Role of Alienating Beliefs
Mar 09, 2022
Incomplete Financial Disclosures Render Prenuptial Agreement Invalid in Jackson, Tennessee: In re Estate of Stokes
Mar 07, 2022
Recusal of Magistrate Sought in Memphis, Tennessee Dependency and Neglect Case: In re Haven-Lee S.
Mar 02, 2022
Division of Pension Disputed in Cookeville, Tennessee Divorce: Thompson v. Thompson
Feb 28, 2022
Rule 60 Fraud Examined in Clarksville, Tennessee Interstate Child-Custody Modification: In re Hailey C.
Feb 24, 2022
The Aftermath of Gray Divorce for Men, Women, and Their Adult Children
Feb 21, 2022
Severe Abuse Finding in Dependency and Neglect Case Is Grounds to Terminate Parental Rights in Lafayette, Tennessee: In re Cora W.
Feb 16, 2022
“Disruptive” Parenting Schedule Challenged in Clarksville, Tennessee Parenting-Plan Modification: Krulewicz v. Krulewicz
Feb 14, 2022
Discovery Rule Won’t Toll Deadline for Revoking Surrender of Parental Rights in Memphis, Tennessee Adoption: In re Carlee A.
Feb 10, 2022
Award of Attorney’s Fees on Appeal Contested in Kingston, Tennessee Parenting Dispute: Nelson v. Justice
Feb 07, 2022
Lack of Best-Interest Analysis Dooms Parenting Plan Modification in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee: Moore v. Moore
Feb 01, 2022
A Smarter Way to Make Decisions About Your Kids
Jan 26, 2022
Interpretation of Marital Dissolution Agreement Challenged in Memphis, Tennessee Divorce: George v. Smith-George
Jan 24, 2022
Error to Use Parol Evidence to Interpret Marital Dissolution Agreement in Blountville, Tennessee: In re Conservatorship of Ress
Jan 19, 2022
Abandonment Reversed in Gallatin, Tennessee Termination of Parental Rights: In re C.N.
Jan 17, 2022
Is the Goal of Parenting to Make Your Child Happy?
Jan 12, 2022
Is There a Judicial Remedy for the Discrimination Same-Sex Couples Face from Their Inability to Marry Earlier?
Jan 10, 2022
Parentage and UCCJEA Emergency Jurisdiction Examined in Memphis, Tennessee: Brooks v. Andrews
Jan 05, 2022
Political Comments by Judge’s Spouse Leads to Recusal Motion in Franklin, Tennessee Postdivorce Dispute: Neuman v. Phillips
Jan 03, 2022
How to Share a Happy Holiday with an Ex-Partner and Your Kids
Dec 22, 2021
Why More Americans Are Going Childless
Dec 13, 2021
Divorced Parents Are Going to Court over Vaccinating Their Kids against the Coronavirus
Oct 20, 2021
Four Ways to Help Your College Student Grow Up
Oct 04, 2021
A Packed Schedule Doesn’t Really ‘Enrich’ Your Child
Sep 15, 2021
The Damage of Dad-Shaming
Aug 25, 2021
Why the U.S. Birth Rate Keeps Getting Lower, and Why It Matters
Aug 11, 2021
Who Gets to Keep the Money from the New Child Tax Credit?
Jul 26, 2021
Why Are Divorce Rates Dropping in the U.S.?
Jul 08, 2021
Tennessee Family Law Legislative Update 2021
Jun 24, 2021
How Spanking May Affect Brain Development in Children
Jun 01, 2021
Divorce During the Pandemic
Apr 27, 2021
How Divorce Harms Kids, and How to Lessen That Harm
Mar 04, 2021
Permanent Alimony Challenged in Bristol, Tennessee Divorce: Lee v. Lee
Feb 10, 2021
Military Retirement Benefits Not Income for Child Support in Clarksville, Tennessee Divorce: Baker v. Baker
Feb 08, 2021
Infidelity and Periodic Alimony in Clarksville, Tennessee Divorce: Wiggins v. Wiggins
Feb 03, 2021
Enforcement Provision of Marital Dissolution Agreement Examined in Memphis, Tennessee: Bachelor v. Burrell
Jan 25, 2021
Grounds of Persistence of Conditions Reversed in Lexington, Tennessee Termination of Parental Rights Case: In re Scarlet W.
Jan 20, 2021
Grounds for Termination of Parental Rights Reversed in Wartburg, Tennessee: In re John A.
Jan 18, 2021
Voluntary Acknowledgment of Paternity Creates Standing to Sue for Parenting Time in Jackson, Tennessee: Baxter v. Rowan
Jan 06, 2021
Tennessee Supreme Court Resolves Split over Ambiguous Ground for Termination of Parental Rights: In re Neveah M.
Jan 04, 2021
Tennessee’s New Child Support Guidelines
May 11, 2020
#8: Stepparent Success
Sep 17, 2018
#7: Collaborative Divorce in Tennessee
Jun 20, 2018
#6: K.O. Herston Answers Your Questions
Apr 11, 2018
#5: Summer's Story -- "To Hell with Your Happiness"
Jan 24, 2018
#4: Judge Swann Reflects on Changes in Tennessee Family Law and Life after the Bench
Nov 27, 2017
#3: Judge Bill Swann Reflects on Changes in the Practice of Law
Nov 20, 2017
#2: Terri's Story, Part Two
Oct 15, 2017
#1: Terri's Story, Part One
Oct 08, 2017