Despite Much Litigation, Tennessee Husband’s Child Support Not Reduced
Tennessee child support law case law summary on altering child support from the Court of Appeals. Tamara J. Harness v. Gerald Scott Harness – Altering Tennessee child support The divorce of Tamara J. Harness and Gerald Scott Harness has been the attention of the Tennessee courts many times. That litigious history continued in 2009 when […]
Read More»Divorcing the Control Freak
- At March 31, 2014
- By Miles Mason
- In Divorce, Home, Marriage
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What happens in divorce with an OCPD person? What to Expect During Your Divorce from a Controlling Husband. If you are living with a control freak, chances are you already know it. Your spouse’s “my way or the highway” attitude may be causing conflict in the marriage, but it doesn’t stop there. Attempting to cut […]
Read More»Are You Raising Your Children To Be Leaders with Your Tennessee Parenting Time?
- At March 26, 2014
- By Miles Mason
- In Child Custody, Family Law, Home
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Are parents doing their best to teach important lessons during Tennessee parenting time? Do well-meaning adults behave in ways that interfere with youth leadership development? Are Tennesseans teaching their kids the skills they need to be leaders? Not every child will seek elected office or run a Fortune 500 company. But most will find themselves […]
Read More»What Is Alimony in Solido in Tennessee Divorce Law?
- At March 24, 2014
- By Miles Mason
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Alimony in solido is an important type of financial support in Tennessee divorce law. One that may serve as long-term support for a spouse, as well as a marital property settlement. In addition to in solido support, Tennessee law allows for three other types of alimony: rehabilitative, transitional, and in futuro (or periodic alimony). Each […]
Read More»TN Grandparents Denied Visitation When They Fail to Show Specific Harm
- At March 20, 2014
- By Miles Mason
- In Grandparent Rights
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Tennessee law case summary on grandparent visitation in divorce and family law from the Court of Appeals. Richard McGarity v. Corbin Jerrolds – Tennessee divorce grandparents visitation This was a grandparent visitation case between pitting the biological mother and adoptive father of a three-year-old child against the paternal grandparents. After the mother divorced the child’s […]
Read More»Cohabitating Tennessee Woman Entitled to Share of Property After Split
- At March 19, 2014
- By Miles Mason
- In Family Law, Property Division
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Tennessee law case summary on partnership law in family law from the Court of Appeals. Lasonya Morrow v. Ray Anthony McClain – Tennessee partnership not divorce The man and this woman in this case lived together for six years but never married. During that time, they worked together in a number of business ventures. They […]
Read More»Update: Fed. Judge Issues Preliminary Injunction Against TN in Same Sex Marriage Case
- At March 18, 2014
- By Miles Mason
- In Family Law, Marriage, News
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We have been following the Tennessee same sex marriage lawsuit Tanco v. Haslam since it was filed in October 2013. This is a federal case initiated by eight plaintiffs seeking injunctive relief as a remedy, among other things. The complainants asked the court to order Tennessee to recognize their same sex marriages. Under Tennessee law, […]
Read More»No Injunction Against Stepmom’s Cupcakes, But TN Mom Not In Contempt for Yogurt
Tennessee law case summary on parenting and contempt in divorce and family law from the Court of Appeals. Stacy Christina Knellinger v. Mark Steven Knellinger and Becki Knellinger – Tennessee divorce custody. In 2010, the mother was granted a divorce on the grounds of adultery. She was named the primary residential parent of the children, […]
Read More»Is Sex Addiction Grounds for Divorce in Tennessee?
- At March 17, 2014
- By Miles Mason
- In Divorce
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Sex addiction is not a new phenomenon, nor is it exclusively a Tennessee concern. But to answer the question, “Is sex addiction grounds for Tennessee divorce?” Yes it can be, but indirectly so. What Is Sex Addiction? As the late Robert Palmer put it, “Might as well face it you’re addicted to love…” But sex […]
Read More»Tennessee Dad Gets Custody Despite Bad Grades and Discipline Problems
- At March 14, 2014
- By Miles Mason
- In Child Custody
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Tennessee law case summary on custody in divorce and family law from the Court of Appeals. Terri Ann Kelly v. Willard Reed Kelly – Tennessee divorce custody The mother and father were married about 18 years at the time of their divorce, and were parents of a son, 15, and daughter, 13. The father was […]
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