Tenn. Husband Receives Transitional Alimony After 17 Years of Marriage

Tennessee alimony law case summary following 17 years of marriage. Divorce and alimony law from the Tennessee Court of Appeals. Patricia Carlene Mayfield v. Phillip Harold Mayfield – Tennessee Alimony Law – 17 years married.  Note: this is the second case summary of this opinion on the Tennessee Family Law Blog. Patricia Carlene Mayfield, the wife and.. read more →

Fayette County TN Transitional Alimony, No Rehab Necessary

For the Fayette County, TN, spouse who considers divorce, the possibility of transitional alimony is worthy of discussion with a knowledgeable Tennessee divorce attorney. This is the last installment in a four-part series about our state’s alimony law. We’ve taken on each of the following support awards codified in T.C.A. § 36-5-121: 1. Alimony in.. read more →

Your Collierville TN Divorce May Include Rehabilitative Alimony

With every Collierville TN divorce there is the possibility that rehabilitative alimony for temporary spousal support and maintenance may be awarded. If you’ve been following closely, then you know that this is the third installment in a four-part discussion about the law of Tennessee alimony. The four types of spousal support covered include: 1. Alimony.. read more →

Requesting Lump Sum Alimony in the Germantown Tenn. Divorce

A request for lump sum alimony in a Germantown, Tennessee, divorce may be awarded for the long-term financial support of a spouse. This is the second installment in a four-part series on Tennessee alimony law covering: 1. Periodic Alimony (Alimony in Futuro) 2. Lump Sum Alimony (Alimony in Solido) 3. Rehabilitative Alimony 4. Transitional Alimony.. read more →

Alimony in Your Divorce? Ask the Memphis TN Divorce Attorney

There are three basics that Memphis, Tenn., divorce attorneys share with clients concerned about alimony awards. One, the court may order a spouse to make financial support payments in the form of alimony to the other spouse. Two, if alimony is not awarded as part of the divorce, then it cannot be sought or petitioned.. read more →

After 25 Years of Marriage, Disabled Tenn Wife Received Less in Assets

Tennessee law case summary on marital property, equitable division and worker’s compensation in Tennessee divorce and family law from the Tennessee Court of Appeals. LINDA HAUN SCARBROUGH v. GARY LYNN SCARBROUGH Gary Lynn Scarbrough (the husband) and Linda Haun Scarbrough (the wife) married in 1985 and divorced in 2010 after 25 years of marriage.   During the marriage, both worked in the police.. read more →

Transitional Alimony in Divorce Awarded to Tennessee Wife $2K/mo 4 Yrs

Tennessee alimony law case summary following 23 years married.  Tennessee divorce and family law from the Tennessee Court of Appeals. Laurie Jo Edwards v Gary Wayne Edwards – Tennessee alimony law – 23 years marriage – Note that this is the second brief on our blog of this particular case. Preference of the court to.. read more →

Memphis TN Divorce Lawyer Miles Mason Sr. Is Avvo-Rated Superb

Congratulations are in order! Memphis, TN, divorce lawyer and CPA Miles Mason, Sr., has received an Avvo rating of Superb. This top score of 10 on a 10-point scale was based upon his achievements in the law, peer and industry recognition, experience and years in practice, and professional ethical conduct. In determining Mr. Mason’s superb.. read more →

Bankruptcy Won’t Stop Child Support or Alimony After Bartlett TN Divorce

Your Bartlett, TN, divorce was just finalized, the property was equitably distributed, alimony was awarded, and child support ordered. Everything “financial” is going great until you receive notice that your former spouse has filed for bankruptcy. OMG… My Ex Is Bankrupt! There are a few basic bankruptcy principles worth knowing. One is how our U.S… read more →

Tennessee Doctor’s Wife Rehab Alimony Award Lowered Due to Math Error

Tennessee law case summary on alimony in Tennessee divorce and family law from the Tennessee Court of Appeals.  Trial court’s alimony award was overturned because it was too high. Note: This is the second article on this case. Shandra Kay Hattaway v. Kevin Todd Hattaway – Tennessee Rehabilitative Alimony Law – 19 Years Married Shandra Kay Hattaway, the.. read more →