Ask Alan Podcast: Alan Crone Interviews Miles Mason, Sr.
- At July 03, 2020
- By Miles Mason
- In Child Custody, Family Law, News
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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 […]
Read More»Unmarried Same-Sex Parent Had No Standing to Assert Visitation Rights
- At July 02, 2020
- By Miles Mason
- In Child Custody, Family Law
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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 […]
Read More»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 […]
Read More»Job Search & Interview Tips for Law Students
- At June 04, 2020
- By Miles Mason
- In Family Law, Recommended Reading
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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 […]
Read More»Shelby County Courts Reopening Update June 1, 2020
- At May 31, 2020
- By Miles Mason
- In Family Law, News
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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 […]
Read More»COVID-19 & Co-parenting: When It Hits the Fan
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 […]
Read More»Financial Abuse, Narcissists & Money: A Divorce Lawyer’s Perspective
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 […]
Read More»Family Law is a Career with Meaning & Purpose
- At May 13, 2020
- By Miles Mason
- In Family Law
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What is a Day in the Life of a Family Lawyer really like “in the trenches?” What do family lawyers do on a daily basis? Is family law a good career? What are the benefits of being a family lawyer? Reasons to be a family lawyer. This video is for any lawyer, law student, […]
Read More»Some States’ Courts Offer Guidelines for COVID-19 Parenting Time in Family Law
State courts have not turned a blind eye toward the difficulties of co-parenting during the COVID-19 pandemic. By way of example, the Kentucky Supreme Court has identified several COVID-19 reasons for temporary modified custody and parenting time orders. North Dakota’s Supreme Court has expedited parenting time mediation. A few states offer specific pandemic guidelines, including […]
Read More»Divorce Stories
- At October 24, 2019
- By Miles Mason
- In Divorce, Family Law, Recommended Reading
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Change can be for the Better Welcome to MemphisDivorce.com, Tennessee’s most comprehensive resource on divorce and family law. Read answers to hundreds of FAQs and view videos explaining divorce, alimony, child custody, child support, and related strategies. Learn what to expect with divorce in Memphis, Germantown, and Collierville in Shelby, Fayette, and Tipton Counties. Miles […]
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