Tennessee Adopts Collaborative Family Law Rule 53
Collaborative family law continues to gain popularity as another method of alternative dispute resolution. With the Supreme Court of Tennessee’s recent adoption of Collaborative Family Law Rule 53, we now have the clarity, guidance, and acceptance that many lawyers and judges have been asking for. While Rule 53 went into effect on April 4, 2019, […]
Read More»Husband Must Pay $500 /Mo. Alimony in Futuro After 19 Yrs
Tennessee alimony divorce case summary after 19 years married. Kermit George Parker v. Sherry Elizabeth Parker The husband and wife in this Bradley County, Tennessee, case had been married for over seventeen years when the wife moved out of the marital residence in 2014. Later that year, the husband filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences. […]
Read More»Joshua Wallis: Lessons Learned From the Stage for Court
- At July 20, 2019
- By Miles Mason
- In Family Law, News
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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, […]
Read More»Husband Must Present Evidence of Value to Get Part of Pension
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 […]
Read More»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 […]
Read More»Cognitive Dissonance in Family Law
- At July 10, 2019
- By Miles Mason
- In Family Law, Recommended Reading
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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 […]
Read More»Mom Awarded Fees for Appeal But Not Protective Order
- At July 10, 2019
- By Miles Mason
- In Attorney's Fees
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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, […]
Read More»Dad Gets Custody After Mom Limits Parenting Time
- At July 08, 2019
- By Miles Mason
- In Child Custody
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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 […]
Read More»2019 Tennessee Family Law Legislative Update and Overview
- At July 04, 2019
- By Miles Mason
- In Domestic Violence, Family Law, News
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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 […]
Read More»NEW LAW in 2019 | Objections to RPDs Must Be More Specific
- At July 03, 2019
- By Miles Mason
- In Divorce Process, News
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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 […]
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