Tennessee Bar Journal Publishes Mason’s Article on Custody Rights for Unmarried Parents
- At November 22, 2023
- By Miles Mason
- In Child Custody, Family Law, Father's Rights, News, Paternity
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Miles Mason, Sr.’s article, “You Are the Father! Untangling Custody Rights in Tennessee Between Unmarried Parents,” has been published by the Tennessee Bar Journal in its Nov/Dec 2023 issue. Written from a practical perspective, the article shares important steps in the paternity and custody determination process. This is Mason’s 9th article published by the Tennessee […]
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- At July 13, 2023
- By Miles Mason
- In Child Custody, Father's Rights
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