Judge Who Lost Election Must Still Provide Complete Findings in Pending Case
- At January 25, 2025
- By Kathryn Owen
- In Divorce, Divorce Process
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Tennessee case summary on divorce process. Stephen Charles Johnson v. Elizabeth Kay Johnson The husband and wife in this Knox County, Tennessee, case were married in 1991 and had two children, both of whom were over the age of majority before their divorce hearing. The husband sued for divorce in 2018, and the case went […]
Read More»Dad in Custody Case Can’t Be Subject to Lifetime Restraining Order
- At January 24, 2025
- By Kathryn Owen
- In Child Custody, Divorce
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Tennessee case summary on restraining orders in divorce. Jamie M. Cooper v. Bradley Cooper The parents in this Tennessee case had three children at the time of their divorce. The mother filed for divorce in Benton County and alleged irreconcilable differences. She asked for, and was granted, an ex parte restraining order. The husband filed […]
Read More»Separation Agreement Called for Excess Child Support, But Could Be Modified
Tennessee child support case summary on child support modification in divorce and family law. James Nicholas Howard v. Ama Narvarte Howard The parents in this Montgomery County, Tennessee, case separated in 2019, at which time the husband agreed to pay child support for the three children. The father filed for divorce in 2021 and requested […]
Read More»Unwed Dad Not Entitled to Give His Surname to Child
- At January 22, 2025
- By Kathryn Owen
- In Child Custody
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Tennessee child support case summary on child’s surname change in family law. Brett Thomas Ferguson v. Lucy Maria Traughber The child in this Robertson County, Tennessee, case was born to unwed parents in 2021. The matter was heard by Judge Joel Perry, who approved the parenting plan and set child support. A hearing was held […]
Read More»Husband Who Abused Drugs During Marriage Could Set Aside Default Judgment
- At January 21, 2025
- By Kathryn Owen
- In Alimony, Child Custody, Divorce
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Tennessee case summary on default judgment in divorce. Tina Marie Eltzroth v. Danny Ray Eltzroth The husband and wife in this Sevier County, Tennessee, case were married in 2000 and had a child who was born in 2007. The wife filed for divorce in 2021. The husband was served, but failed to file an answer. […]
Read More»Joe Smith Presents at the 2024 Fall Tennessee Judicial Conference
- At January 03, 2025
- By Kathryn Owen
- In Family Law, News
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On October 16, 2024, Joe Smith was invited back to present at the Fall Tennessee Judicial Conference (TJC). This is second time sharing his knowledge with the Tennessee Judges (a very prestigious honor). Here is his experience in his own words: On October 16, 2024, I had the honor of presenting at the Fall Tennessee […]
Read More»Joseph W. Smith Appointed to Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education
- At January 03, 2025
- By Kathryn Owen
- In News
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Joseph W. Smith, Senior Attorney at the Miles Mason Family Law Group in Memphis, has been appointed to the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education (CLE) by the Tennessee Supreme Court. This prestigious appointment highlights Smith’s dedication to advancing the legal profession through education and specialization. Under Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 21, the Commission on […]
Read More»Danielle Husseini Recommends ABA Trial Advocacy Institute
- At December 23, 2024
- By Kathryn Owen
- In News, Uncategorized
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I had the distinct honor of participating in the prestigious American Bar Association Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute in 2024. The lessons I learned were invaluable and have elevated the way I practice family law on a daily basis. What is the Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute? The TAI is an intensive ten day program focused on enhancing […]
Read More»Disabled Daughter Entitled to Child Support After Age 19
Tennessee case summary on child support, property division, and classification. Angela Louine Niemeyer v. Glenn Paul Niemeyer The husband and wife in this Hamilton County, Tennessee, case had been married in 1992 and had two children. The wife worked for her parents’ family business and had a law degree. She had an income of about […]
Read More»Mom Gets Attorney Fees For Child Support Contempt
Tennessee child support case summary on child support and attorney’s fees in divorce and family law. Clayton Sugg Wilson, Jr., v. Rebecca Lynn Blocker Wilson The parents in this Lincoln County, Tennessee, case were divorced in 2017, and the mother was named the primary residential parent of their child. The father was ordered to pay […]
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