Dating While Separated
- At May 26, 2015
- By Miles Mason
- In Divorce, Divorce Process
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Can you date while legally separated in TN? Tennessee divorce has consequences. Dating while separated has consequences, too, almost all of which are foreseeable and damaging to the dating spouse’s case. For more information regarding what is a “true legal separation,” see Legal Separation vs. Divorce in Tennessee. First, dating while separated may be considered adultery […]
Read More»Tennessee Wife Not Entitled to Having Judge Removed Due to Dissatisfaction
Tennessee law case summary on judicial recusal in divorce from the Court of Appeals. Damon Tatum v. Mercedeas Tatum – Tennessee judge recusal This was the third appeal in the protracted divorce proceedings between Damon and Mercedeas Tatum. The case had been particularly acrimonious and involved proceedings both in Shelby County, Tennessee, but also in […]
Read More»Husband Can’t Back Out After Signing Internet Divorce Forms
- At April 13, 2015
- By Miles Mason
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Tennessee law case summary on divorce process from the Court of Appeals. Bonnie Ellen Pierre v. Edward Joseph Pierre – Tennessee divorce process Internet divorce forms In 2010, Edward Pierre told his wife that he wanted a divorce. The wife, Bonnie Pierre, went to the internet and downloaded a set of forms. They discussed how […]
Read More»How to Get Divorced in Tennessee: Divorce 101
- At March 31, 2015
- By Miles Mason
- In Divorce Process
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Are you wondering if there is a Divorce 101 course that will teach you the basics of how to get divorced in Tennessee? Yes, and you have come to the right place. Welcome to Divorce 101: How to Get Divorced in Tennessee. The first question many clients ask is how does a divorce get started. […]
Read More»Wife Can’t Change Mind After Agreeing to Tennessee Divorce
- At February 11, 2015
- By Miles Mason
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Tennessee law case summary on settlements in divorce from the Court of Appeals. Guy Hawkins v. Diana Le-Hawkins – Tennessee divorce settlement enforcement In February 2011, Diana Le-Hawkins filed a complaint for legal separation against her husband, Guy Hawkins. Her lawyer prepared a marital dissolution agreement, which the wife signed. It was presented to the husband, […]
Read More»TN Judge Not Disqualified By Lawyer’s Campaign Contribution
Tennessee law case summary on judicial recusal in divorce and family law from the Court of Appeals. In Re Gabriel V. – Tennessee judicial recusal The father filed this petition to establish custody, child support, and visitation in Davidson County, Tennessee, in 2013. The juvenile court magistrate awarded the parties joint custody and parenting time […]
Read More»Judge In TN Divorce Wasn’t Biased Based on Statements Made
Tennessee law case summary on judicial recusal in divorce law from the Court of Appeals. Dennis Michael Christie v. Shannon Denise Christie – Tennessee divorce judicial recusal The husband and wife in this Tennessee divorce case were divorced in 2012. In 2014, the wife filed a motion to enforce the care plan and parenting plan, and […]
Read More»Divorce Waiting Period in Tennessee
- At November 24, 2014
- By Miles Mason
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Tennessee’s divorce waiting period requires a minimum length of time from filing for divorce until the divorce can be granted: 60 days, but 90 days if the spouses have children. Some call this a cooling off period. When thoughts of Tennessee divorce transition from possibility to imperative, many a spouse might choose to bypass the […]
Read More»Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Memphis, Tennessee
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In Memphis, Tennessee, and elsewhere, domestic violence is not only widespread, it can end brutally with killing and suicide. In a 2014 report from the Violence Policy Center’s When Men Murder Women, Tennessee was #10 for U.S. single victim/offender killings of women. In a 2012 report, Tennessee ranked […]
Read More»No Custody Jurisdiction After Parents and Child Leave TN
Tennessee law case summary on child custody jurisdiction in post-divorce and family law from the Court of Appeals. Winfred Errol Ankton v. Chandranita Michelle Ankton – Tennessee divorce UCCJEA custody jurisdiction. Winfred and Chandranita Ankton had one child when they were divorced in Shelby County, Tennessee, in 2002, and the mother was granted primary custody. […]
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