Which parent gets to claim the children’s dependency deduction on tax returns after a Tennessee divorce?
- At October 03, 2012
- By Miles Mason
- In Child Custody
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Come tax time, properly claiming your dependents on a Tennessee tax return can be perplexing, even in the simplest situations. In the case of a shared child custody agreement, the matter gets muddied even further because only one parent can claim the dependent exemption. Whether you’re the primary residential parent or the alternative residential parent […]
Read More»Parental Alienation: Using Children Against You in a Tennessee Divorce
Parental alienation: using children against you in a Tennessee divorce. Sadly, many children are used as pawns during their parents’ divorce. Many children, especially younger ones, are already devastated by their parents splitting up. Add brainwashing and mind games to the mix, and you have children who are emotionally maladjusted. Instead of focusing on the […]
Read More»Insight on Fathers’ Rights in a Tennessee Custody Case
- At September 21, 2012
- By Miles Mason
- In Child Custody, Divorce, Home
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Fathers with a child custody case: consult a child custody attorney in Collierville to learn more about your rights. Historically, when divorce ends in a battle for child custody, the mother is more likely to come out on top. In fact, according to U.S Census data, in 2007 82.6 percent of custodial parents were mothers; […]
Read More»TN Dad Relocation Denied Since Job Didn’t Require Relocation
Tennessee law case summary on parental relocation in Tennessee divorce and family law from the Tennessee Court of Appeals. In re Spencer E – Tennessee Parental Relocation Denied In the case of Spencer E, the father filed a petition to relocate with the parties’ minor child. The trial court denied this request. The father appealed the decision. […]
Read More»Grandmother Denied Second Chance at Visitation w/ Grandchild
- At September 14, 2012
- By Miles Mason
- In Grandparent Rights
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Tennessee law case summary on Tennessee grandparent visitation rights in Tennessee divorce and family law from the Tennessee Court of Appeals. Jeanette Rae Jackson v Bradley Kent Smith – Tennessee Grandparent Visitation Rights In this case, the grandparent requests visitation. After the death of her daughter, the grandmother petitioned the lower court to request visitation rights with […]
Read More»Law Change Rewards the Parent Who Adheres to Parenting Plan in Tennessee Custody
- At September 13, 2012
- By Miles Mason
- In Child Custody
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Tennessee custody law change rewards the parent who adheres to parenting plan and facilitates the other’s parenting time. In the 2012 session, the Tennessee Legislature enacted an amendment to child custody factors. All judges who determine custody will tell you one of the most important factors they consider is which parent is more likely to […]
Read More»Tennessee Divorce Defenses Your Spouse Can Use
- At September 06, 2012
- By Miles Mason
- In Child Custody, Divorce
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A Memphis divorce attorney for men wants you to understand the different defenses your ex-wife may use against you, since “hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.” This is especially true marriage dissolution. Emotions run high and women take what they believe is rightfully theirs. A divorce is especially emotional if you hurt your […]
Read More»TN Dad Wins Custody After Divorce But Court of Appeals Denies Change
Tennessee law case summary on child custody modification in Tennessee divorce and family law from the Tennessee Court of Appeals. Julie Leamon Tomlin v Nathan Leamon – Tennessee Child Custody Modification Law In the case of Julie Tomlin, mother and Nathan Leamon, father, an appeal was sought to determine who should be the primary residential parent of two minor […]
Read More»TN Mom and Dad Argue Over Equal Time Child Custody
Tennessee law case summary on child custody modification, equal parenting time, and shared or split child custody in Tennessee divorce and family law from the Tennessee Court of Appeals. James Eldridge v Katie Hundley – Tennessee Custody Law In the case of James Eldridge, father and Katie Hundley, mother, the father filed a petition to modify the juvenile […]
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