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 abuse happen? How do you identify financial abuse […]

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 […]

Forensic Accountants’ Full Employment Act: Appreciation of Separate Property

At May 07, 2020
By Miles Mason
In Divorce Process, Forensic Accounting, Property Classification
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The Forensic Accountants’ Full Employment Act is Appreciation of Separate Property. Appreciation of separate property can present one of the most difficult financial and legal issues family lawyers can face. Help from a forensic accountant can make the difference between a fair settlement and a travesty of justice. For a much more detailed discussion, see […]

Why Lawyers Misunderstand the Consulting Experts’ Role

What does a consulting expert do? Keep secrets. They can be invaluable secret weapons. They can help defend against holes in the case. They can also help advise in the challenge of opposing expert witnesses. For a much more detailed discussion, see The Forensic Accounting Deskbook: A Practical Guide to Financial Investigation and Analysis for […]

Finding the Right Financial Forensic Expert Isn’t Easy Peasy

At May 01, 2020
By Miles Mason
In Divorce Process, Divorce Tips, Forensic Accounting
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Hiring the right forensic accountant takes work. Checking rates, retainer, experience, curriculum vitae, engagement letters, reputation assessment, publications, speaking, and reference checking from other lawyers requires a serious time commitment. Make the wrong referral to a divorce client? Game over! You could get fired or worse, lose the case. For a much more detailed discussion, […]

Big Divorce Mistake #7: Ignoring Red Flags of Hidden Money

At April 30, 2020
By Miles Mason
In Divorce Process, Divorce Tips, Forensic Accounting, Income Determination
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There are many “red flags” of a spouse hiding money. Jeff Landers discusses many listed in Mason’s book in his Forbes article: 21 Signs That Your Husband May Be Hiding Marital Assets During Your Divorce. For a much more detailed discussion, see The Forensic Accounting Deskbook: A Practical Guide to Financial Investigation and Analysis for […]

If You Want a Financial Expert Witness to Testify in Divorce, Do This

In divorce court, there are important “do’s and don’ts” when proferring a financial witness as an expert. 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 […]