Women’s Concerns About Tennessee Divorce
- At July 16, 2012
- By Miles Mason
- In After Divorce
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Women were once thought to be the victims in divorce cases, but today divorce courts strive for gender equality. Many strong women with private assets, businesses and financial interests get divorced, and they have the same right to protect their personal interests. Before filing for divorce, you need to find a Memphis divorce attorney who […]
Read More»How is child support determined in Memphis, Tennessee?
- At July 13, 2012
- By Miles Mason
- In Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce
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Child support is determined by a formula created by the state or the court. Because dealing with child support issues can be a complicated process, working with a qualified Memphis child custody lawyer is recommended. In Tennessee, the non-custodial parent is required to pay a Basic Child Support Obligation, which covers: food; housing; transportation; clothing; […]
Read More»Hardship Exceptions to Tennessee Guidelines Due to Child Support Modification
Hardship Exceptions to TN Guidelines Due to Child Support Modification In the Tennessee Child Support Guidelines, there are very few opportunities for downward deviations. This is one. But, the restrictions are very specific and very few people will qualify for this exception. The Tennessee Child Support Guidelines read: (h) Hardship Provisions Due to Modification of […]
Read More»Factors in Calculating Tennessee Child Support Amounts
- At July 07, 2012
- By Miles Mason
- In Child Support
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In a Tennessee child support case, parents are often faced with the difficult and sometimes contentious task of dividing up the obligations for raising a child. Often a child support case is preceded by a conflict over custody of the child, which can make the issue of child support amounts much more sensitive. Child support […]
Read More»TN Wife of 17 Yrs Gets Alimony $200 per Month for 36 Mos.
Alimony Tennessee law case summary following 17 years of marriage. Tennessee divorce and family law from the Tennessee Court of Appeals. Donna L. Collins v Randy M. Collins – Tennessee Alimony Case – 17 years married. In the divorce of Donna Collins and Randy Collins, the husband appealed the lower court’s award of $4,850 for attorney’s […]
Read More»TN Wife Receives $2,000/mo. in Divorce After 21 Year Marriage
Alimony Tennessee law case summary following 21 years of marriage. Tennessee divorce and family law from the Tennessee Court of Appeals. Robert E Covington v Barbara Covington – Tennessee Alimony Case – 21 year marriage. In the divorce case of Robert Covington and Barbara Covington, which ended their 21-year marriage, the trial court awarded the […]
Read More»Divorce Effects on Credit Score: How to Protect Your Rating During and After Tennessee Divorce
- At July 05, 2012
- By Miles Mason
- In Divorce, Pre-divorce Planning
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Divorce effects on a credit score are often overlooked until it is too late. Memphis divorce lawyers have seen many of their clients have their financial status ruined because of a vindictive ex-spouse who would rather get revenge than ensure their credit remains in good standing. When divorcing in Memphis, a divorce lawyer can assess […]
Read More»PCSO: Tennessee Child Support Amount Owed Before Deviations
- At July 04, 2012
- By Miles Mason
- In Child Support
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Tennessee’s Presumptive Child Support Order: Child Support Amount Owed Before Deviations under the Tennessee Child Support Guidelines In Tennessee, reaching the presumptive child support order (PCSO) amount means you are almost done with the calculation. The PCSO is the child support award after the calculation considering the parents’ income, parenting time, and other expenses, but […]
Read More»Wife Pays No Alimony to Unemployed Country Club Husband
Tennessee law case summary on alimony in Tennessee divorce and family law from the Tennessee Court of Appeals. Nancy Randolph Deakins v Lynn Lampton Deakins – Alimony – 24 year marriage. The divorce of Nancy Deakins, husband, and Lynn Deakins, Husband, occurred after 24 years of marriage. The court declined the husband’s request for alimony. The couple married […]
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