Job Search & Interview Tips for Law Students

Like & Share Video Transcript: Hi, my name is Miles Mason. I’ve been a family lawyer, self-employed for over 25 years. I’ve interviewed lots of law students. I’ve talked with law students about advice. I’ve yelled at law students for not knowing how to interview one damn bit. I’m going to go over some of […]

Shelby County Courts Reopening Update June 1, 2020

Thank you to the Memphis Bar Association for this announcement from the 30th Judicial District (Shelby County Courts): For more details, see this PDF file. The Tennessee Supreme Court has approved the 30th Judicial District’s plan to re-open in-court proceedings for civil, criminal, juvenile, general sessions and municipal courts. Since the courts are located in […]

COVID-19 & Co-parenting: When It Hits the Fan

At May 30, 2020
By Miles Mason
In Child Custody, Family Law, Father's Rights, News, Recommended Reading
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COVID-19, virus, parenting, co-parenting, visitation, and more. Chaos hits parenting plans requiring compromise and rational thought from parents. COVID-19 has changed just about every aspect of our lives. Daily and weekly routines have flown out the window. While family lawyers everywhere are without access to courts, clients are still calling us. They are asking many […]

Changes to Tennessee Child Support Guidelines in 2020

Thank you to the Memphis Bar Association and the Memphis Lawyer editorial board for publishing this as an article in its August 2020 issue (Volume 37, Issue 2). Reprinted by permission. Copyright 2020 Miles Mason Family Law Group, PLC. Overview of Changes to the Guidelines New Tennessee Child Support Guidelines are in effect as of […]

Financial Forensic Experts Find Lies That Win Divorce Cases

The first step is cross-checking key financial documents like tax returns, financial statements and other disclosures. What “smells wrong?” What is the continuum of lies? How lying can lose a divorce trial. For a much more detailed discussion, see The Forensic Accounting Deskbook: A Practical Guide to Financial Investigation and Analysis for Family Lawyers, Second […]

Why Some Forensic Accountants Get Hired & Others Don’t

For a much more detailed discussion, see The Forensic Accounting Deskbook: A Practical Guide to Financial Investigation and Analysis for Family Lawyers, Second Edition, authored by Miles Mason, Sr. and published by the ABA Family Law Section. This updated edition of one the ABA’s most popular resources explains the practice of forensic accounting and business […]

Big Divorce Mistake #8: Being Cheap & Not Hiring a Forensic Accountant

At May 14, 2020
By Miles Mason
In Divorce Tips, Forensic Accounting, Property Classification
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Separate vs. marital property determinations are on the heart of many divorces. Forensic accountants can make the difference in analyzing important factual arguments and documents needed to win in negotiations and the court room. For a much more detailed discussion, see The Forensic Accounting Deskbook: A Practical Guide to Financial Investigation and Analysis for Family […]

Financial Abuse, Narcissists & Money: A Divorce Lawyer’s Perspective

At May 13, 2020
By Miles Mason
In Divorce, Divorce Process, Domestic Violence, Family Law
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What is financial abuse? What are examples of financial abuse? Financial control can be part of a nefarious plot and key part of making the victim feel impotent, dependent, and isolated. Because financial abuse is so damaging, it must be addressed in the divorce. Why does financial […]

Family Law is a Career with Meaning & Purpose

What is a Day in the Life of a Family Lawyer really like “in the trenches?” What do family lawyers do on a daily basis? Is family law a good career? What are the benefits of being a family lawyer? Reasons to be a family lawyer. This video is for any lawyer, law student, […]

Consulting vs. Testifying Expert Witnesses: Why it Matters (A Lot)

What is the difference between an expert consultant and an expert witness? For a much more detailed discussion, see The Forensic Accounting Deskbook: A Practical Guide to Financial Investigation and Analysis for Family Lawyers, Second Edition, authored by Miles Mason, Sr. and published by the ABA Family Law Section. This updated edition of one the […]