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Can a Sexless Marriage Be a Happy One?
By K.O. Herston
For decades, the conventional wisdom was that frequent sex was integral to a happy union. Experts coached couples on how to strengthen their marriages, often relying on the belief that healthy relationships included consistent sex with partners. In more recent…
Default Judgment for Discovery Sanctions Affirmed in Nashville, Tennessee Divorce: Kelly v. Kelly
By K.O. Herston
When can a Tennessee court order a default judgment in a divorce?
Domestic Violence Leads to Parenting Plan Modification in Henderson, Tennessee: Leath v. Flowers
By K.O. Herston
Can domestic violence be a “material change of circumstances” necessary to change a parenting plan in Tennessee?
Denial of Attorney’s Fees in Order of Protection Case Reversed in Franklin, Tennessee: Faddoul v. Beyer
By K.O. Herston
Which victims are entitled to recover their attorney’s fees after receiving an order of protection in Tennessee?
Relative Contribution and Dissipation Argued in Ashland City, Tennessee Divorce: Jakobik v. Jakobik
By K.O. Herston
What qualifies as dissipation in a Tennessee divorce, and what doesn’t?
Rethinking Child Safety: Should Child-Protective Services Be Rebuilt from the Ground Up?
By K.O. Herston
CPS too often shows up at the homes of parents who are impoverished rather than neglectful. And instead of helping provide for the children’s needs, it separates them, even before the case has been fully investigated.
Marital Appreciation of Separate Property Examined in Gallatin, Tennessee Divorce: Perkins v. Sloan
By K.O. Herston
How is property classified as marital or separate in a Tennessee divorce?
Scope of Juvenile Court Rehearing Examined in Memphis, Tennessee Parenting and Child Support Dispute: Barton v. Keller
By K.O. Herston
How does a juvenile court judge handle a request to rehear a case that was decided by a magistrate in Tennessee?
Unilateral Relocation Without Notice Affirmed in Clarksville, Tennessee Parenting Dispute: Grace v. Grace
By K.O. Herston
What steps must a Tennessee parent take to relocate with their child?