Ferrell Law Firm
Divorce and family law news and information for residents of Memphis, Tenn.
Author: Ferrell Law Firm is located in Memphis, Tenn.
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Recent Posts from Ferrell Law Firm
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Can you get a divorce if your husband or wife is in jail or prison?
Every so often we get asked the question: “My spouse is in jail – can I get an annulment or a divorce while they’re in there?” The laws in Tennessee and Mississippi are very clear…
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5 Tips for Parents Going Through a Divorce
Part of a divorce with children is figuring out custody, through what the courts here call a “Permanent Parenting Plan.” This document does more than determine where your children will be on the next holiday…
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Is the economy affecting divorces? You Betcha!
Raise your hand if you want a divorce yet aren’t getting one because of the economy. Our office is always busy handling divorce and child custody cases. We get lots of calls every week from…
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Parental kidnapping - Just Don’t Do It!
Divorces can get ugly, messy and downright hideous sometimes. This is usually the case when children are involved and one of the parents decides to take the children away from the other by kidnapping. Parental…
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Should you use attorneys who only represent men or women?
There is a growing trend of attorneys and law firms “branding” themselves by representing only mothers or fathers in family law cases. The Wall Street Journal published an article last week on this subject, with…
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What do I do If I’ve been served with divorce papers?
Question: I just was served with divorce papers from my wife’s attorney and she’s seeking a contested divorce. I don’t live in the same state as my wife, what do I do? Answer: In both Tennessee and Mississippi, when…
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Can you lose child custody because you live with your boyfriend or girlfriend?
Question: I have custody of my children now but my wife wants to modify custody because I am living with my girlfriend who is also my fiance’, will the Court will give custody of my…
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Can I get a Tennessee or Mississippi divorce even if I was married in another state?
Question: Can I get a divorce in Tennessee even if I was married in Mississippi (or vice versa)? Answer: The State in which you were married does not have anything to do with the State…
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The 3 Different Types of Memphis Divorce Lawyers
My friend, and fellow divorce lawyer Michael Sherman who practices law in Alabama (his blog can be found at www.alabamafamilylawblog.com), had an interesting post a few days ago concerning the different types of lawyers you…
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Money and Divorce for Women
My friend and fellow lawyer, Michael Sherman, recently posted an interesting article on his blog, AlabamaFamilyLawBlog, concerning how divorce affects women and their finances. And although the article wasn’t specifically written about the Memphis Divorces…