How to start the divorce process from an abusive spouse? Take small actions every day (please be very careful where you keep your lists and notes), and you will make it through.
When is an order of protection available to a victim of domestic abuse in Tennessee?
When is the right to notice of a hearing waived in Tennessee?
When can an order of protection be extended in Tennessee?
When is a sentence for criminal contempt excessive in Tennessee?
When are attorney’s fees available for orders of protection in Tennessee?
How can Tennessee courts enforce orders issued by courts in other states?
Domestic violence is a serious problem everywhere, including Tennessee. This serves as a necessary reminder of how serious it is.
Are litigants in an order-of-protection case entitled to discovery in Tennessee?
Was the Tennessee Legislature as bad in 2018 as they’ve been in previous years? You be the judge.
What does it take to get an order of protection?
Facts: Woman works as a Legal Aid staff attorney representing domestic-violence victims. Man is an occupational therapist with PhD’s from both Oxford and Cambridge in…
Facts: After being hospitalized from Husband’s physical abuse, Wife obtained an order of protection prohibiting Husband from contacting Wife for one year. Wife later filed…
Facts: While their divorce was pending in another court, Wife petitioned the trial court for an order of protection. She alleged being in fear of…
This recent article by Marlene Moses and Manuel Benjamin Russ in the Tennessee Bar Journal may be of interest to readers of this blog. Perfecting…