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Thankful for the Little Things

The week of Thanksgiving, I could write a thousand words about divorce strategy, parenting plans, or courtroom battles. But truthfully? Nobody’s going to read that the day before the holiday break starts. So instead, let’s keep it simple. In the middle of a divorce, it is easy to only see...

Thanksgiving Isn’t a Tug-of-War: Co-Parenting Tips That Work

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The Pilgrims enjoyed that first Thanksgiving meal after going through a very rough time. If this is your first Thanksgiving after a divorce, you can relate. It may not feel like much to celebrate, but with the right mindset, you can focus on food and football and skip the friction. Here’s...

Veterans Day 2025

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Week after week, I try to show off how much I know about the law in order to earn your trust and your business. But today is not about me. Today is about the men and women who put on a uniform, left their families, and stood in harm’s way so the rest of us could live free. To every...

Why Your Lawyer Asks for So Much Paperwork

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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...

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Thankful for the Little Things

Thanksgiving Isn’t a Tug-of-War: Co-Parenting Tips That Work

Veterans Day 2025

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)

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