What if Separated Parents Disagree on COVID Vaccine?

At January 01, 2021
By Miles Mason
In After Divorce, Child Custody, Family Law, News
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Memphis family law attorney Joe Smith answers what happens if separated parents disagree about COVID vaccination for their children? Thank you to Alex Coleman, WREG-TV, for inviting Joe Smith to help parents with this foreseeable and difficult problem. To learn more, see Modifying Custody & Parenting Plans. See also Tennessee Parenting Plans and Child Support […]

Dad Loses After Failing to Notify Court of New Address

Tennessee case summary on service of process. Todd Randolph Napier v. Kristen C. Napier The parties in this Williamson County, Tennessee, case were divorced in 2005. The mother was named the primary residential parent, with the father being allowed visitation. In 2015, the father went back to court to enforce the parenting plan. The parties […]

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 […]

Judges Must State Reasons For Name Change on Record

Tennessee family law case summary on children’s name change and naming rights. In Re Lachlan B., et al. The two children in this Washington County, Tennessee, case were born in 2019 to unwed parents. The parents mediated the issues involving parenting schedules and child support, but were unable to agree upon the child’s surname. On […]

Ask Alan Podcast: Alan Crone Interviews Miles Mason, Sr.

Thank you, Alan for having me on your podcast! On June 26, 2020, Alan Crone featured me on his podcast, Ask Alan. In the podcast, we discussed my history, and I dispensed advice on co-parenting during the COVID-19 crisis. While covering my “origin story,” I explained the major influence that two people, my godfather, James […]

Unmarried Same-Sex Parent Had No Standing to Assert Visitation Rights

Tennessee child custody case summary on same-sex couple but not married. Sandra Ann Pippin v. Christina Michelle Pippin In 2011, a child was born to one of the parties in this Wilson County, Tennessee, case. The biological mother had been artificially inseminated after her partner, also a woman, had made the mutual decision to have […]

DeSoto Magazine Features Mason on Prenuptial Agreements

At June 09, 2020
By Miles Mason
In Family Law, News, Prenuptial Agreement
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In the June 2020 issue of DeSoto Magazine, Miles Mason, Sr. is featured in the article, “A Wise Step Before Marriage” by Jackie Sheckler Finch. The article concerns prenuptial agreements, with Mason explaining why they can be beneficial to both parties in a marriage, not just the wealthier spouse, as is often assumed. Prenuptial agreements […]

Job Search & Interview Tips for Law Students

Like & Share Video Transcript: Hi, my name is Miles Mason. I’ve been a family lawyer, self-employed for over 25 years. I’ve interviewed lots of law students. I’ve talked with law students about advice. I’ve yelled at law students for not knowing how to interview one damn bit. I’m going to go over some of […]

Shelby County Courts Reopening Update June 1, 2020

Thank you to the Memphis Bar Association for this announcement from the 30th Judicial District (Shelby County Courts): For more details, see this PDF file. The Tennessee Supreme Court has approved the 30th Judicial District’s plan to re-open in-court proceedings for civil, criminal, juvenile, general sessions and municipal courts. Since the courts are located in […]

COVID-19 & Co-parenting: When It Hits the Fan

At May 30, 2020
By Miles Mason
In Child Custody, Family Law, Father's Rights, News, Recommended Reading
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COVID-19, virus, parenting, co-parenting, visitation, and more. Chaos hits parenting plans requiring compromise and rational thought from parents. COVID-19 has changed just about every aspect of our lives. Daily and weekly routines have flown out the window. While family lawyers everywhere are without access to courts, clients are still calling us. They are asking many […]