Having Friend Present at Attorney Meeting Waives Attorney-Client Privilege

Tennessee case summary on attorney-client privilege. Dana Marlene Pagliara v. Timothy J. Pagliara The wife in this Williamson County, Tennessee, case filed for divorce in 2016. The wife was represented by an attorney and met with her attorney a number of times. During a number of the meetings, a friend was present, although they could […]

Mom Sentenced to 336 Days for Parental Interference

At July 27, 2020
By Miles Mason
In After Divorce, Child Custody, Divorce Process
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Tennessee child custody case summary on parental interference and contempt in divorce. Sherrie Miller Daly v. John Daly The husband and wife in this Shelby County, Tennessee, case married in 2001 and had one child before their 2010 divorce. Under their marital dissolution agreement, the father was given flexible co-parenting time due to his travel […]

FedEx Pilot In Contempt For Refusing to Pay Agreed Bonus

At July 22, 2020
By Miles Mason
In After Divorce, Attorney's Fees, Divorce Process, Property Division
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Tennessee case summary on contempt for enforcement of settlement after divorce. Suzanne Elaine Crawley Cowan v. Robert Elmo Cowan, Jr. The husband and wife in this Shelby County, Tennessee, case were married in 1986, and the wife filed for divorce in 2016. The trial court granted the wife a divorce in 2017 on the grounds […]

Divorce Agreement Enforced w/ Mistaken Interpretation of Pension Plan

At July 14, 2020
By Miles Mason
In After Divorce, Divorce Process, Property Division
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Tennessee case summary on settlement enforcement and pensions after divorce. Deborah Christine Moore v. Larry Gene Moore The husband and wife in this Knox County, Tennessee, case had been married for over thirty years when the wife filed for divorce in 2015, citing irreconcilable differences and inappropriate marital conduct. In 2016, they appeared at a […]

Mom Entitled to Court Exhibits for Potential Malpractice Case

Tennessee case summary on protective orders in divorce. Jennifer Benke Bottorff v. Christian Todd Bottorff The husband and wife in this Davidson County, Tennessee, case were divorced in 2013. The wife was named the primary residential parent of the two minor children, and she was awarded 223 days per year of parenting time. In 2017, […]

Husband Stuck w/ Divorce Settlement After Alleging Ill Health

At July 07, 2020
By Miles Mason
In After Divorce, Attorney's Fees, Divorce Process
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Tennessee case summary on seeking to get out of an agreed upon settlement. Troy Michael Wheeler v. Angela Marie (Turner) Wheeler In 2018, the wife in this Macon County, Tennessee, case filed for divorce after a marriage of more than ten years. Before the trial began, their attorneys announced to the court that they had […]

Punishment for Violation of Court Order Requires Actual Knowledge

Tennessee case summary on automatic injunction in divorce. Mawn v. Tarquinio The wife in this Davidson County, Tennessee, case filed for divorce in 2017. She filed a motion for temporary support in early 2018. Shortly thereafter, the husband filed a motion to require the wife to return funds taken from their joint accounts. The wife […]

Court Clerk’s Texting Might Warrant Recusal of Judge

Tennessee case summary on judicial recusal. Dougherty v. Dougherty The mother and father in this Fayette County. Tennessee, case were divorced in 2018, and the court entered a permanent parenting plan regarding the couple’s three children. In 2019, the mother filed a petition for civil contempt and to modify. The dispute centered on which school […]

Financial Abuse, Narcissists & Money: A Divorce Lawyer’s Perspective

At May 13, 2020
By Miles Mason
In Divorce, Divorce Process, Domestic Violence, Family Law
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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, it must be addressed in the divorce. Why does financial […]

Consulting vs. Testifying Expert Witnesses: Why it Matters (A Lot)

What is the difference between an expert consultant and an expert witness? For a much more detailed discussion, see The Forensic Accounting Deskbook: A Practical Guide to Financial Investigation and Analysis for Family Lawyers, Second Edition, authored by Miles Mason, Sr. and published by the ABA Family Law Section. This updated edition of one the […]