In this week’s news, two Cordell & Cordell attorneys out of Tennessee were named Rising Stars by Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters rating service that recognizes outstanding attorneys. Kimberly Gray of Franklin and Tiffany Yates of Memphis both earned the honor for the first time. …

For both men and women, ending a marriage can leave you an emotional mess. It is common to cycle through a range of feelings including anger, depression, anxiety, confusion and loneliness. Divorce can be a shock to the system to go from having a spouse …

Question: Now that my ex has passed, how do I regain her portion of my pension? It is currently being sent to our adult daughter.

Men’s Divorce, a service of Cordell & Cordell P. C., is happy to present the new video segment, “Attorney Bites.” In this series, divorce attorneys will briefly break down various complex areas of family into more easily understood pieces. In this week’s video, family law …

Question: Does a regular monthly gift received by a spouse from his/her parent count as part of his/her gross income when it comes to determining maintenance or child support?