How Witnessing Domestic Violence Affects Children and How to Help Them
- At September 27, 2013
- By Miles Mason
- In Domestic Violence
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Domestic violence is always a difficult subject to discuss or read about but it’s so common in our society that it’s impossible to ignore it. Statistics are all over the place, especially because a lot of domestic violence goes unreported. It has been estimated that anywhere from ten to twenty percent of children are […]
Read More»Memphis CASA: Special Advocates for Abused and Neglected Children
The national Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for children is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Seattle. Since the late 1970s, CASA has trained volunteers to be the voice of abused and neglected children in the courtroom. With over a thousand offices now providing services to children in the foster care system, CASA operates in most […]
Read More»The Burden of Proof for an Order of Protection in Tennessee
- At May 18, 2013
- By Miles Mason
- In Domestic Violence
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Tennessee law case summary on order of protection law in Tennessee divorce and family law from the Tennessee Court of Appeals. Note: this is the second article on this case in this Blog. Sandi D. Jackson v Mitchell B. Lanphere – Standard for Granting Tennessee Orders of Protection Ms. Sandi D. Jackson (the mother) initially […]
Read More»Tennessee Father Welcomes Home Daughter Amanda Berry, Free After Decade of Violent Captivity
- At May 13, 2013
- By Miles Mason
- In Divorce, Domestic Violence, News
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One daughter’s father and her extended family members live in Elizabethton, Tennessee. This lush hill-country community of about 14,200 serves as the county seat of Carter County. Amanda Berry, now age 27, was abducted in Cleveland, Ohio, at the age of 16 on April 21, 2003. She was held hostage for 10 long years, but […]
Read More»The Exchange Club Is Breaking the Cycle of Abuse in Memphis
- At May 13, 2013
- By Miles Mason
- In Divorce, Domestic Violence, Mediation
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The Exchange Club Family Center in Memphis, TN, is helping children, adults, parents, and families heal by working to break the cycle of domestic violence and abuse. Memphis Area Programs at The Exchange Club Family Center At The Exchange Club Family Center in Memphis, TN, the emphasis is on restoring healthy family relationships by addressing […]
Read More»Divorcing an Alcoholic Spouse
- At April 30, 2013
- By Miles Mason
- In Divorce, Divorce Tips, Domestic Violence, Family Law, Home
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It should come as no surprise that alcoholism is one of the leading causes of divorce. Studies show that while alcoholics are just as likely to marry as non-alcoholics, their divorce or separation rate is at least four times that of the general population. Being married to someone with a drinking problem can be an […]
Read More»O’Day Resigns as Commissioner of Tennessee Department of Children’s Services
- At February 07, 2013
- By Miles Mason
- In Domestic Violence, News
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O’Day Resigns as Commissioner of Tennessee Department of Children’s Services Kate O’Day resigned as Commissioner of the Tennessee Dept. of Children’s Services After two years at her Nashville post protecting Tennessee’s children from abuse and neglect, Kate O’Day resigned as commissioner of the Dept. of Children’s Services (DCS). On February 5, Governor Bill Haslam announced […]
Read More»For Tennessee Order of Protection, Person Must Face Real Harm
- At February 06, 2013
- By Miles Mason
- In Domestic Violence
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Tennessee law case summary on order of protection law in Tennessee divorce and family law from the Tennessee Court of Appeals. Sandi D. Jackson v Mitchell B. Lanphere – Standard for Granting Tennessee Order of Protection Sandi Jackson filed a petition for orders of protection against Mitchell Lanpherein June of 2010. She filed the petition for herself and […]
Read More»Tennessee Dads Can Owe Child Support as Part of Order of Protection
Tennessee law case summary on jurisdiction and child support in Tennessee divorce and family law from the Tennessee Court of Appeals. Ferrari-Bullock v. Randall – Tennessee Divorce and Jurisdiction Law Jennifer Ferrari-Bullock and Justin Randall were married in 1992, and had four minor children. In 2009, Jennifer filed for an order of protection against Justin in Davidson County. […]
Read More»Tennessee Ranks #3 in US Domestic Violence
- At September 26, 2012
- By Miles Mason
- In Domestic Violence
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Tennessee Ranks #3 in US Domestic Violence According to a study from the Violence Policy Center in Washington,DC, Tennessee ranked third in the nation in 2010 for the rate of women killed by men in domestic violence incidents. The annual “When Men Murder Women” report is based on data from the FBI. Tennessee has a […]
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