Tennessee Family Law: New Laws in 2021
It goes without saying that the past year has presented state governments with some of the most novel and divisive issues of recent memory. However, the Tennessee General Assembly still managed to pass some legislation relating to family law. Below is, in our opinion, what changes matter most. This does not comprise all changes in […]
Read More»Wife’s Guilty Plea Did Not Preclude Order for Protection
Tennessee divorce case summary on domestic violence. Amber Lyn Rogers v. Joshua Michael Rogers, Sr. The wife in this Blount County, Tennessee, case filed for an order of protection from her estranged husband. In her petition, she alleged that the husband placed her in a wrist lock and dragged her, as she screamed that he […]
Read More»Financial Abuse, Narcissists & Money: A Divorce Lawyer’s Perspective
https://youtube.com/watch?v=zXjFCyMdrbsVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Financial Abuse, Narcissists & Money: A Divorce Lawyer's Perspective (https://youtube.com/watch?v=zXjFCyMdrbs) What is financial abuse? What are examples of financial abuse? Financial control can be part of a nefarious plot and key part of making the victim feel impotent, dependent, and isolated. Because financial abuse is so damaging, […]
Read More»Tennessee Safe At Home Address Confidentiality Program
- At February 16, 2020
- By Miles Mason
- In Domestic Violence, News
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New Tool to Keep Victims Safe For the victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, or related crime, the first step is to escape the violence. The next step is relocating to a safe place free from abuse. These victims live in constant fear their perpetrators will find them at the new address. Stalk […]
Read More»Dad Not Entitled to Order of Protection for Alleged “Peeking”
Tennessee case summary on standard of order of protection. Todd Goldman v. Nicole Griffin and Peter Griffin The ex-husband in this Davidson County, Tennessee, case filed petitions for orders of protection against his ex-wife and her new husband. He alleged that they showed up at his property unannounced and peeked through windows while he 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»Husband Accused of Abuse Entitled to Discovery Before Order of Protection Hearing
Tennessee case summary on discovery prior to order of protection hearing. Amy Elizabeth Luker v. Terry Eugene Luker The husband and wife in this Tennessee case were in the midst of divorce proceedings, but continued to reside together in the marital residence, but in different rooms. Even after the signing of the marital dissolution agreement, […]
Read More»2018 TN Legislative Update: Child Marriage, Grandparent Visitation, Orders of Protection, Plus More
Immediately apparent from this 2018 legislative update is how busy the Tennessee Assembly has been with revising family law statutes. A series of Public Chapters were signed into law by Governor Haslam earlier this year. The new legislation impacts child marriage, grandparent visitation, orders of protection, parental responsibility for a child’s health insurance coverage, testimony […]
Read More»Mom Granted Order of Protection Against Gun Wielding Grandmother
- At May 14, 2018
- By Miles Mason
- In Domestic Violence
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Tennessee case summary on orders of protection. Regina Montanna Marie Mullins v. Amy Paige Hernandez The mother in this Hawkins County, Tennessee, restraining order case sought an order of protection against the grandmother of one of her children. They were living together when the grandmother allegedly threatened her with a handgun. There was a hearing, […]
Read More»Husband Must Pay $20K for Assault + Found Voluntarily Underemployed
Tennessee case summary on damages for domestic violence in divorce and voluntary underemployment. Cynthia M. Kanka v. Christopher Kanka The husband and wife in this Marshall County, Tennessee, case had been married for 24 years when the wife filed a complaint for divorce. Her complaint also included a claim for tort damages based on her […]
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