Joshua Wallis: Lessons Learned From the Stage for Court

On July 19, 2019 the Miles Mason Family Law Group welcomed Attorney Joshua Wallis of The Landers Firm for a compelling, informative, and enthusiastic discussion on courtroom presence and demeanor and its effect on the outcome of a case. This “Lunch and Learn” in house seminar explained how the details of someone’s appearance, verbal communication, […]

Husband Must Present Evidence of Value to Get Part of Pension

At July 17, 2019
By Miles Mason
In Property Division, Property Valuation
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Tennessee case summary on pension valuation in divorce. Sandi Lynn Pack v. James Wade Pack The husband and wife in this Williamson County, Tennessee, case were married in 1993 and had two children. In 1997, the wife went to law school, and upon her graduation, she became the sole wage earner for the family. In […]

Wife Not Entitled to Alimony in Futuro After 28 Years Married

Tennessee alimony divorce case summary after 28 years married. Karen Nisenbaum v. Michael Nisenbaum The husband and wife in this Williamson County, Tennessee, case were married in 1987. In 2015, the wife filed for divorce. A trial was held, and in 2017, the trial court issued its ruling. The court awarded the wife transitional alimony […]

Cognitive Dissonance in Family Law

By Morgan Smith, Paralegal, Miles Mason Family Law Group, PLC Cognitive Dissonance is a unique theory that occurs when one’s ideas, beliefs, or behaviors are contradictory. By understanding both one’s self and any challenges to that sense of self, managing cognitive dissonance becomes a much easier task. After realizing one’s strengths and weaknesses, an individual […]

Mom Awarded Fees for Appeal But Not Protective Order

Tennessee case summary on attorney’s fees. David New v. Lavinia Dumitrache et al. In 2008, the mother and father in this case were divorced in Bexar County, Texas. The Texas court’s decree included a permanent parenting plan that had been agreed to by the parties. After the divorce, the mother and child moved to Tennessee, […]

Dad Gets Custody After Mom Limits Parenting Time

Tennessee child custody case summary. In Re Lennon R. The child in this Rutherford County, Tennessee, case was born to unwed parents who had a brief relationship. The mother learned she was pregnant after she began dating a new boyfriend, but a DNA test excluded that man as being the father. After the child was […]

2019 Tennessee Family Law Legislative Update and Overview

It’s that time again! New Tennessee legislation is already having a direct and substantial impact on family law cases. How might these new laws affect your case? First, stepparent visitation just got a complete makeover. Second, the Tennessee Supreme Court has ended general objections to requests for production of documents and things. Third, parents with […]

NEW LAW in 2019 | Objections to RPDs Must Be More Specific

New Discovery Rule Ends General Objections to Requests for Production of Documents There is a significant rule change for family law proceedings, too. Early in January, the Tennessee Supreme Court amended Rule 34 of the Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure, effective July 1, 2019. Under revised Rule 34.02, all objections to the production of documents […]

Obligation to Insure Life Must Track Amount of Alimony

Tennessee alimony divorce case summary and life insurance to secure alimony obligation. Andrea Renea Hopwood v. Corey Daniel Hopwood The husband and wife in this Willliamson County, Tennessee, case were married in 1999 and had four children. In 2012, the mother filed for divorce, and the case went to trial in 2015. In 2016, the […]

NEW LAW in 2019 | Stepparent Visitation Now Tougher to Obtain

Stepparent Visitation Now Tougher to Obtain When H.B. 674 passed the Assembly and was signed into law, stepparent visitation got a complete makeover. Public Chapter 431 amended T.C.A. § 36-6-303, replacing the old language in its entirety. Effective July 1, 2019, a stepparent who desires visitation with the other spouse’s child must be prepared to […]