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Herston Law Group, PLC Herston Law Group is one of Tennessee’s premier family-law practices. We are a boutique law firm devo

The Marriage License Matters More Than People ThinkMore than 20 million American adults are living with a partner outsid...
08/27/2026

The Marriage License Matters More Than People Think

More than 20 million American adults are living with a partner outside marriage, a substantial increase over the last couple of decades. Yet many people continue to structure their lives around assumptions that may not reflect the law....

Discover the legal complexities faced by long-term unmarried couples when relationships end. Understand your rights and protections.

Credibility Problems Doom Grandmother’s Custody and Visitation Claims in Nashville, Tennessee: Sherrod v. Keanna R.When ...
08/24/2026

Credibility Problems Doom Grandmother’s Custody and Visitation Claims in Nashville, Tennessee: Sherrod v. Keanna R.

When does the loss of a grandparent-grandchild relationship create a danger of substantial harm?...

Explore the complexities of grandparent visitation rights in Tennessee, highlighting court decisions on custody and child welfare allegations.

Wrong Standard for “Severe Reduction” Vacates Grandparent Visitation in Franklin, Tennessee: Oliver v. GoodmanWhen does ...
08/20/2026

Wrong Standard for “Severe Reduction” Vacates Grandparent Visitation in Franklin, Tennessee: Oliver v. Goodman

When does reduced grandparent visitation become “token visitation” under Tennessee law?...

Explore a Tennessee grandparent's legal battle for visitation rights post-divorce, focusing on custody challenges and statutory definitions.

Dual Standards of Proof Apply in ICWA Termination in Nashville, Tennessee: In re Knox G. What must Tennessee petitioners...
08/17/2026

Dual Standards of Proof Apply in ICWA Termination in Nashville, Tennessee: In re Knox G.

What must Tennessee petitioners prove beyond a reasonable doubt in an ICWA termination case?...

Explore a Tennessee case on parental rights termination under ICWA, highlighting proof standards and the importance of clear visitation pathways.

Adverse Rulings Do Not Establish Judicial Bias in Kingsport, Tennessee Divorce: Tahinci v. TahinciWhen do repeated adver...
08/13/2026

Adverse Rulings Do Not Establish Judicial Bias in Kingsport, Tennessee Divorce: Tahinci v. Tahinci

When do repeated adverse rulings become evidence of judicial bias, if ever?...

Discover the challenges in divorce litigation with insights on recusal motions and judicial impartiality from a recent Tennessee case.

Rule 60 Cannot Revive an Unpreserved Child-Support Remedy in Cookeville, Tennessee: Terry v. TerryCan Rule 60 correct a ...
08/10/2026

Rule 60 Cannot Revive an Unpreserved Child-Support Remedy in Cookeville, Tennessee: Terry v. Terry

Can Rule 60 correct a lawyer’s failure to request the desired remedy before entry of the final judgment?...

Explore the court's decision on child support overpayment and the implications of legal remedies in Tennessee family law cases.

The New Prenup Question Nobody Talked About a Generation AgoA well-drafted prenup can function as a form of financial pl...
08/06/2026

The New Prenup Question Nobody Talked About a Generation Ago

A well-drafted prenup can function as a form of financial planning. It can establish expectations, promote transparency, and encourage couples to discuss difficult subjects before they become problems....

Explore how prenuptial agreements are evolving from asset protection to ensuring fairness in marriage, especially for stay-at-home parents.

UCCJEA Forum Decision Reversed Where Evidence Was Centered in Tennessee: Codino v. CodinoWhat evidence should Tennessee ...
08/03/2026

UCCJEA Forum Decision Reversed Where Evidence Was Centered in Tennessee: Codino v. Codino

What evidence should Tennessee family-law attorneys present at an inconvenient-forum hearing?...

Discover how a Tennessee court navigated child custody jurisdiction in a complex divorce involving UCCJEA, residency factors, and more.

Anticipated Expenses Can Support Alimony in Futuro in Gainsboro, Tennessee Divorce: McCarroll v. McCarrollCan anticipate...
07/30/2026

Anticipated Expenses Can Support Alimony in Futuro in Gainsboro, Tennessee Divorce: McCarroll v. McCarroll

Can anticipated expenses prove a need for alimony in a Tennessee divorce?...

Explore the complexities of alimony in Tennessee, focusing on the case of McCarroll v. McCarroll and how expenses impact support decisions.

Failure to Consider Some Best-Interest Factors Leads to Remand in Greeneville, Tennessee Termination of Parental Rights:...
07/27/2026

Failure to Consider Some Best-Interest Factors Leads to Remand in Greeneville, Tennessee Termination of Parental Rights: In re Mercury H.

Can a trial court skip best-interest factors in a termination case because the petitioner did not plead them?...

Explore the complexities of child custody and termination of parental rights in Tennessee's legal system. Learn about key factors and rulings.

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