Divorcing? Tennessee Parents Prepare for Child Custody Forensic Evaluations
Divorcing Germantown, Tennessee, parents should prepare themselves for the possibility of a child custody forensic evaluation. These evaluations are becoming more common in Germantown family court proceedings, particularly when parties cannot agree on a parenting plan. When custody is a disputed issue in the divorce (or whenever the court deems an evaluation is necessary), each […]
Read More»TN Dad Failed to Prove Mom’s Shortcomings Negatively Impacted Children
Tennessee law case summary on changing custody in family law from the Court of Appeals. Virginia Grace Massey-Holt vs. Stacy Wade Holt – changing custody in Tennessee law From 2004 to 2007, the two children of Virginia Grace Massey-Holt and Stacy Wade Holt moved several times, as a result of parental relocation, as a result of […]
Read More»Child Move Away Cases and Tennessee’s Parent Relocation Statute
There are two child relocation matters that Tennessee family lawyers discuss with parents early in the divorce representation. The first has to do with plans to move away with the child before custody orders are issued. The second has to do with plans to move away when permanent custody orders are already in place. Mandatory […]
Read More»TN Dad Loses Custody on Appeal Because No Changed Circumstances Proven
Tennessee law case summary on seeking to change primary residential parent and family law from the Court of Appeals. Kristi Leanne Cosner vs. Charles Arthur Cosner — Tennessee child custody modification The case of Kristi Leanne Cosner vs. Charles Arthur Cosner turned into an empty trial victory for the Father when his request to modify custody was granted at […]
Read More»Multi-specialty Medical Group Valued at $680,000 in TN Divorce
- At September 20, 2013
- By Miles Mason
- In Business Valuation, Divorce
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Tennessee business valuation law case summary – medical practice – multi-specialty medical group. Divorce and family law from the Court of Appeals. Vivian Wynell Pate York v. Douglas Clifton York – Valuation of medical practice disputed. Doctor unable to cure court’s view of the value of his medical practice Vivian York (“wife”) and Douglas York (“husband”) […]
Read More»Furniture & Appliance Business Valued in TN Divorce
- At September 19, 2013
- By Miles Mason
- In Business Valuation, Divorce, Home
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Tennessee business valuation law case summary – furniture and appliance business. Divorce and family law from the Court of Appeals. Janice Blalock Yates v. William Mark Yates — Increase in value of husband’s stock. How to put a price tag on close-held company’s stock in divorce. Defendant William Yates (“husband”) appealed the final divorce decree […]
Read More»Should You Consider Hiring a Divorce Coach?
- At September 18, 2013
- By Miles Mason
- In Divorce, Divorce Tips
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Divorce is seldom easy. For many individuals, a little emotional support. A little one-on-one guidance from someone who really gets it, can make a tremendous difference in how the divorce progresses and in the final outcome. Some people find help through their pastors, priests, or rabbis. Others seek traditional mental health counseling. Still others seek […]
Read More»Medical Clinic Valued at $950,000 in Tennessee Divorce
Tennessee business valuation law case summary – medical practice. Divorce and family law from the Court of Appeals. Theresa Mae Witt, M.D. V. William Stephen Witt, M.D. — valuation of physician’s practice (from 1992). After a bench trial in this divorce action between two radiologists, the Williamson County Chancery Court awarded a divorce to Dr. […]
Read More»Tennessee Safe Harbor for Pregnant Women Addicted to Prescription Drugs
- At September 16, 2013
- By Miles Mason
- In Child Custody, News
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Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS), that’s the medical terminology describing the condition of newborn medical patients addicted to illicit and prescription drugs. Nationally, almost seven of every 1,000 births result in NAS babies, many of whom are born with addictions to prescription narcotics. In the womb, the pregnant woman’s drug use spreads to the fetus through […]
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