Posted by Stuart Scott | Jul 8, 2022 | child custody, Family Law, Stuart Scott
The recent decision of Compher v. Whitfield from the Tennessee Court of Appeals is a prime example of how far child custody law in Tennessee has to go to catch up with today’s same-sex partner realities. In Compher, two...
Read MorePosted by Stuart Scott | Apr 30, 2021 | Divorce, Family Law, Stuart Scott
A frequently asked question in family law has to do with how much of an interest, if any, each spouse has in the couple’s assets and liabilities. The way it’s usually asked is something along the lines of: “I have...
Read MorePosted by Stuart Scott | Mar 5, 2021 | Divorce, Family Law, Legal Separation, Stuart Scott
The difference between legal separation and divorce is a commonly asked question. Each State may address legal separation differently. In Tennessee, there are important differences between legal separation and divorce to know...
Read MorePosted by Stuart Scott | Sep 25, 2020 | Divorce, Family Law, Stuart Scott
Many people assume once they are divorced and a Judge has entered an Order that the terms of that Order are binding and never end. Under certain circumstances, this is not true. There are several situations where a judge may...
Read MorePosted by Stuart Scott | Jul 10, 2020 | Divorce, Family Law, Stuart Scott
The Coronavirus has upended long-standing post marriage relationships for a number of people. Parenting plans have been rendered impossible by quarantine and other mandates; well-established financial security has given way to...
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