A Packed Schedule Doesn’t Really ‘Enrich’ Your Child
This article by Dr. Shalini Shankar in The New York Times is interesting. A Packed Schedule Doesn’t Really ‘Enrich’ Your Child When the extracurricular-industrial complex……
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Excluding Cost of Secondary Health Insurance in Child Support Challenged in Murfreesboro, Tennessee: Abney v. Pace
By K.O. Herston
Can both parents receive a child-support credit for the cost of the child’s health insurance in Tennessee?…
Division of Property Reversed (Again) in Nashville, Tennessee Divorce: J.C.W. v. F.M.W. Jr.
By K.O. Herston
When is an unequal division of marital property an abuse of discretion in Tennessee?…
Court Split Over Wanton Disregard in Pulaski, Tennessee Termination of Parental Rights: In re Jackson H.
By K.O. Herston
How does one prove abandonment by wanton disregard when terminating parental rights in Tennessee?…
Tennessee Supreme Court “Strongly Encourages” Implementation of Minimal Public Health Measures in Tennessee Courts
By K.O. Herston
The Tennessee Supreme Court “strongly encourages” judges to impose mask mandates in their courtrooms in the midst of surging COVID hospitalizations. But is that enough? One Justice doesn’t think so.…
The Damage of Dad-Shaming
By K.O. Herston
Both mothers and fathers are aware of being criticized for parenting decisions, and both frequently feel judged and found wanting.…
Enforcement of Marital Dissolution Agreement Violates Statute of Limitations in Memphis, Tennessee: Felker v. Felker
By K.O. Herston
Is there a time limit on a lawsuit to enforce a marital dissolution agreement in Tennessee? It depends.…
Change of Child’s Last Name Reversed in McMinnville, Tennessee: Lockhart v. Higgins
By K.O. Herston
What proof is needed to change a child’s last name in Tennessee?…
Parenting Plan Modified Despite No Material Change in Murfreesboro, Tennessee: Canzoneri v. Burns
By K.O. Herston
What is a material change to modify a parenting plan in Tennessee, and when is it required?…
Why the U.S. Birth Rate Keeps Getting Lower, and Why It Matters
By K.O. Herston
The birth rate in the United States has declined for six consecutive years, especially in areas where the economy is growing. Why does this matter?…