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At the Law Offices of Amanda J. Gentry, our Nashville firm provides guidance to families determining alimony amounts. Whether you are seeking to establish alimony, negotiate a fair arrangement, or pursue modifications to an existing support order, we offer knowledgeable representation so you can make informed decisions at every stage of your divorce.  If you […] ...

This year a law named the Debbie and Marie Domestic Violence Protection Act was passed to honor the memories of Debbie Sisco and Marie Vascos. They were brutally murdered by Debbie’s estranged husband, who was out on bail, without a condition of wearing a GPS monitoring system. The new GPS system that Tennessee has put into place comes with an additional element that makes it the first of its kind in the nation.  ...

Tennessee’s juvenile justice laws are changing in 2025 in a way that directly impacts bond hearings in adult criminal cases. Under SB0221, courts can now include juvenile court records—such as prior case outcomes and evidence—in pretrial reports used to decide bond. Magistrates are required to consider a defendant’s juvenile history when determining bond, meaning past […] ...

In Tennessee, deciding who gets the house in a divorce isn’t just about splitting assets; it’s about securing your future. Under the state’s equitable distribution laws, marital property is divided fairly, not always equally, with factors like the length of the marriage, financial contributions, and each spouse’s needs shaping the outcome. The marital home often […] ...