Should You Be Looking for a Shelby County, Tennessee Family Lawyer?
With the pace and excitement of the holidays, you may be putting your search for a Shelby County, Tennessee, family lawyer on hold at least until the New Year. When the time comes to focus on the legal aspects of family ties, though, what qualities should you look for in an attorney? What kinds of […]
Read More»TN Farm Property Remained Husband’s Separate Property Despite Increase
- At November 22, 2013
- By Miles Mason
- In Divorce, Home, Property Classification
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Tennessee law case summary on classifying property value increase as marital or separate in divorce and family law from the Court of Appeals. Lillie Franchie Huddleston v. Robert Lee Huddleston – Tennessee divorce property classification When the husband and wife married in 1969, each brought real property to the marriage. The husband owned a farm in Putnam […]
Read More»TN Dad Given 140 Days in Jail to Think About Child Support Obligation
Tennessee child support law case law summary on child support collection from the Court of Appeals. In the Matter of Faith A.F. – Tennessee divorce child support collection and enforcement At the time of the parents’ divorce, the father was named the primary residential parent. In 2009, the mother was named the primary residential parent, and the […]
Read More»With Tennessee Divorce, a Lot of Things Happen Sometimes
- At November 20, 2013
- By Miles Mason
- In Child Support, Divorce
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To quote Shelby County, Tennessee, Circuit Court Judge Karen R. Williams, “a lot of things happen sometimes.” Yes, they certainly do. The fact is, just about everything imaginable can and does happen in a divorce and not just in Tennessee. Like Murphy’s Law, only more dramatic. Here are a couple examples to prove the point. […]
Read More»Tennessee Father’s Parental Rights Terminated After Abandonment
- At November 19, 2013
- By Miles Mason
- In Child Custody
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Tennessee law case summary on parental rights termination in divorce and family law from the Court of Appeals. In re Victoria G. – Tennessee divorce parental rights termination The mother and father of two children were divorced in 2004 and the mother was awarded primary custody. A year later, she suffered a recurrence of cancer, and the […]
Read More»Is There Life After Infidelity in Tennessee?
- At November 18, 2013
- By Miles Mason
- In Divorce
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When infidelity creeps into the Germantown TN marriage, some spouses run directly into the arms of a Tennessee divorce lawyer. But not every marriage ends because of one spouse’s cheating (or both, for that matter). For many couples, there is married life after infidelity. Consequences of Cheating It would be naive to assume that cheating […]
Read More»Tennessee Wife Entitled to Alimony in Futuro After 28 Year Marriage
Tennessee alimony law case summary following 28 years of marriage. Divorce and alimony law from the Court of Appeals. Mark Burell Parrish v. Tammy Jo Scott Parrish – Tennessee divorce alimony 28 years married. The husband and wife were married in 1982 and separated in 2010. The husband filed a complaint for divorce in Henderson County, […]
Read More»Tennessee Mom Relocation Granted After Dad Objected 3 Days Late
Tennessee parental relocation law case summary in Tennessee divorce and family law from the Tennessee Court of Appeals. Mother allowed to relocate with children. Thomas Goodman Rutherford v. Melody Joice Lawson Rutherford – Tennessee divorce parental relocation granted The mother and father of one child were divorced in Tennessee in 2007 after a seven-year marriage. […]
Read More»How Can I Increase Rehabilitative Alimony Payments in Tennessee?
- At November 13, 2013
- By Miles Mason
- In Alimony, Alimony Modification
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You were successfully awarded rehabilitative alimony in a Memphis, Tennessee, divorce. But now it’s apparent that the amount is insufficient to achieve the desired objectives. Do you need more cash to accomplish the goals of a rehab alimony award? How do you go about asking the court to squeeze more money from your former spouse? […]
Read More»Hateful Allegations Between TN Parents Cause Change to Parenting Plan
Tennessee law case summary on changing parenting plans in divorce and family law from the Court of Appeals. Lisa Gail Hayes v. Mark C. Pierret – Tennessee post-divorce custody – changing parenting plans The mother and father were divorced in 2007 after an eight year marriage. They were the parents of one son and one daughter. The mother […]
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