Below is an account of my intern’s experience shadowing me (Joseph Kwon) in the domestic docket in Davidson County (“Family Court”). I thought her perspective would be very helpful for many folks to read about because it not only captures what laypeople see, but also, highlights the emotional impact of these legal proceedings. So, here’s Jorden’s own words…

During the divorce process, people frequently find themselves unable to cover some of their expenses without their former partner’s help. Pendente lite support is a type of alimony that spouses can request while the divorce is still pending. It can help a spouse with less means cover a wide variety of important expenses and help ensure that one spouse does not go without his or her needs met during the divorce proceedings. Learn more in this article.

Many people come to me with the same questions: what is truancy? when is a child considered to be truant? do I need a lawyer for this matter?

So I thought I’d write a quick blog post as a simple truancy explainer for Tennessean families.