Common Reasons Men File for Tennessee Divorce
Speak with a Collierville divorce attorney if your husband is filing for divorce. Studies show that divorces are usually initiated by women. A 1991 report from the National Center for Health Statistics noted that roughly two-thirds of divorces are initiated by women, with variations over time. Among college-educated couples, some information suggests the percentage may […]
Read More»Law Change Rewards the Parent Who Adheres to Parenting Plan in Tennessee Custody
- At September 13, 2012
- By Miles Mason
- In Child Custody
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Tennessee custody law change rewards the parent who adheres to parenting plan and facilitates the other’s parenting time. In the 2012 session, the Tennessee Legislature enacted an amendment to child custody factors. All judges who determine custody will tell you one of the most important factors they consider is which parent is more likely to […]
Read More»Asset Protection Tip for Men Before Tennessee Divorce
- At September 12, 2012
- By Miles Mason
- In Divorce, Home, Pre-divorce Planning
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Many men are frightened about the prospect of divorce. They have no doubt heard many stories about vengeful ex-wives who took all of their assets or charged tens of thousands of dollars on joint credit cards and left the husband to foot the bill. However, there are several things they can to do to minimize […]
Read More»12 Yrs Married, TN Wife Earns $2,400/mo Awarded Rehabilitative Alimony
Tennessee alimony law case summary following 12 years of marriage. Tennessee divorce and family law from the Tennessee Court of Appeals. William B. Hughes, Jr v Patsy M. Hughes – Tennessee Alimony Law – 12 years of marriage. In this divorce case, the husband appeals the decision of the trial court that awarded the wife rehabilitative […]
Read More»Legal Fees: 10 Questions to Ask Your Tennessee Divorce Attorney
- At September 11, 2012
- By Miles Mason
- In Divorce
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When you are choosing a Memphis divorce attorney to represent you, one of the important things to discuss first are legal fees. With enough stress and concerns surrounding a divorce, the last thing you need is to wonder how much you can expect to pay. Here are 10 questions to ask your divorce attorney when […]
Read More»Protective Order Granted Against TN Husband Who Abused & Chased Wife
- At September 11, 2012
- By Miles Mason
- In Divorce Process
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Tennessee law case summary on protective orders in Tennessee divorce and family law from the Tennessee Court of Appeals. Mary Susan Rehrer v Mark Elwyn Rehrer – Tennessee Protective Order Law Mary Rehrer, wife, obtained an order of protection against Mark Rehrer, husband. She alleged that in February of 2010, the husband tried to break in the bedroom […]
Read More»No-Fault Tennessee Divorce
- At September 10, 2012
- By Miles Mason
- In Divorce
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Before 1970, a no-fault divorce was not possible. You had to prove the fault of the other spouse before filing for divorce with a Memphis divorce attorney. Accepted reasons for divorce included imprisonment, desertion, adultery, cruelty and inability to have sex. If none of these reasons applied to the couples, then couples sometimes were forced […]
Read More»4 Factors How to Divide Marital Debts in Tennessee Divorce
- At September 10, 2012
- By Miles Mason
- In Property Division
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Tennessee law case summary on property and debt division in Tennessee divorce and family law from the Supreme Court of Tennessee. Alford v. Alford, 120 S.W.3d 810, No. E2001-02361-SC-R11-CV (Tenn. 2003). As the Supreme Court of Tennessee noted at the beginning of its opinion, Mr. and Mrs. Alford had an unusual marital history: they married on November […]
Read More»How to Choose a Tennessee Divorce Attorney
Choosing a Memphis divorce attorney can be a confusing experience. With so much at stake, you don’t want to make the wrong choice. No matter how you go about hiring an attorney, there are some helpful tips that can guide you in making the right selection for your divorce case. Tips for Choosing a Divorce […]
Read More»Tenn Father’s Gross Receipts Over $400,000 Has Income Set at $8,000/Mo
Tennessee law case summary on child support in Tennessee divorce and family law from the Tennessee Court of Appeals. Stephen Todd Mays v Melissa Gail Mays – Tennessee Child Support Laws In the divorce case of Stephen Mays and Melissa Mays, the father filed an appeal over the amount of his income and child support he was […]
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