Alimony in Your Tennessee Divorce?
There are three basics that Memphis, Tenn., divorce attorneys share with clients concerned about alimony awards. One, the court may order a spouse to make financial support payments in the form of alimony to the other spouse. Two, if alimony is not awarded as part of the divorce, then it cannot be sought or petitioned […]
Read More»After 25 Years of Marriage, Disabled Tenn Wife Received Less in Assets
Tennessee law case summary on marital property, equitable division and worker’s compensation in Tennessee divorce and family law from the Tennessee Court of Appeals. LINDA HAUN SCARBROUGH v. GARY LYNN SCARBROUGH Gary Lynn Scarbrough (the husband) and Linda Haun Scarbrough (the wife) married in 1985 and divorced in 2010 after 25 years of marriage. During the marriage, both worked in the police […]
Read More»Memphis, Tennessee Divorce Lawyer Miles Mason Sr. Is Avvo-Rated Superb
- At April 24, 2013
- By Miles Mason
- In Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce, Family Law
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Congratulations are in order! Memphis, TN, divorce lawyer and CPA Miles Mason, Sr., has received an Avvo rating of Superb. This top score of 10 on a 10-point scale was based upon his achievements in the law, peer and industry recognition, experience and years in practice, and professional ethical conduct. In determining Mr. Mason’s superb […]
Read More»Transmutation: When Separate Property Becomes Marital Property in Tennessee
Tennessee law case summary on transmutation and property division law in Tennessee divorce and family law from the Tennessee Court of Appeals. Transmutation: When separate property becomes marital property CHAS ALAN SANDFORD v. KRISTINE ELAINE SANDFORD MCKEE – Tennessee property division law In this case, the wife argued that based on the rule of transmutation, the property in question went from […]
Read More»TN Husband Must Pay Attorney’s Fees in Addition to Property Settlement
- At April 19, 2013
- By Miles Mason
- In Attorney's Fees, Divorce, Home
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Tennessee law case summary on attorney’s fees in Tennessee divorce and family law from the Tennessee Court of Appeals. Linda M. Pettigrew v. Dennis A. Pettigrew – Tennessee Husband Must Pay Attorney’s Fees in Addition to Property Settlement The wife, Linda M. Pettigrew, and the husband, Dennis A. Pettigrew, were married for 31 years and had […]
Read More»Ear Nose & Throat Medical Practice Valued at $48K in TN Divorce
Tennessee business valuation law case summary – Ear, Nose, Throat Medical Practice. Tennessee divorce and family law from the Tennessee Court of Appeals. JEAN GARMAN v. GUY GARMAN – Tennessee Business Valuation Divorce – Ear, Nose, Throat Medical Practice How is the value of a business determined for the purposes of dividing marital assets in a […]
Read More»Your Checklist to a Tennessee No-Fault Divorce
No-Fault Tennessee divorce checklist. Your to do list for a basic, no frills, no fault, Tennessee divorce. An experienced Tennessee divorce lawyer likes to keep detailed checklists to track proceedings for each client. Tennessee divorce attorneys represent many family law clients simultaneously, but there’s nothing wrong with tearing a page from the expert’s book. To ensure […]
Read More»Tennessee Doctor’s Wife Rehab Alimony Award Lowered Due to Math Error
Tennessee law case summary on alimony in Tennessee divorce and family law from the Tennessee Court of Appeals. Trial court’s alimony award was overturned because it was too high. Note: This is the second article on this case. Shandra Kay Hattaway v. Kevin Todd Hattaway – Tennessee Rehabilitative Alimony Law – 19 Years Married Shandra Kay Hattaway, the […]
Read More»Pros and Cons of Playing with Boy Toys After Tennessee Divorce
- At April 10, 2013
- By Miles Mason
- In After Divorce, Divorce, Divorce Tips
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Dating, meeting people, making new friends, reconnecting with past acquaintances, and re-establishing an adult social life are all part of moving on after your divorce. When you are ready to start dating again, there are a few pros and cons to consider, preferably before some hot boy toy obscures your rational thinking. For many, the […]
Read More»Tennessee Wife Receives $8,000 a Month in Rehabilitative Alimony
Tennessee law case summary on alimony in Tennessee divorce and family law from the Tennessee Court of Appeals. Kathryn A. Duke v Harold W. Duke III – Tennessee Rehabilitative Alimony Law – 16 Years + Married |Note: this is the second case summary on alimony in this blog. Kathryn A. Duke, the wife and Harold […]
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