DNA Evidence Allowed When TN Man Wins Re-Opening Paternity
- At December 13, 2013
- By Miles Mason
- In Child Support, Family Law, Home
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Tennessee law case summary on paternity and parentage in family law from the Court of Appeals. In Re T.M.S. – Tennessee divorce paternity The child at issue in this paternity case was born in 2004, after the mother had an “off and on” sexual relationship with the respondent. Unbeknownst to him, however, she had also had intimate relations with […]
Read More»Same Sex Married Couples Challenge Tennessee Constitution in Federal Court
- At December 04, 2013
- By Miles Mason
- In Family Law, News
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In October 2013, a complaint for declaratory and injunctive relief was filed in the Nashville Division of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee. Although it is not this firm’s role to take a position one way or the other, Tanco v. Haslam is an important same sex marriage rights case. One […]
Read More»Emotional Consequences of Divorce on Children May Not Be So Bad
- At December 04, 2013
- By Miles Mason
- In Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law
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Almost every Tennessee divorce will have an emotional impact on the children. The good news is that the negative emotional consequences of a marital break-up may not be long-lasting for kids, as many once feared. In a recent Scientific American article co-authored by psychology professors Hal Arkowitz (Univ. of Arizona) and Scott O. Lilienfeld (Emory […]
Read More»Should You Be Looking for a Shelby County, Tennessee Family Lawyer?
With the pace and excitement of the holidays, you may be putting your search for a Shelby County, Tennessee, family lawyer on hold at least until the New Year. When the time comes to focus on the legal aspects of family ties, though, what qualities should you look for in an attorney? What kinds of […]
Read More»Is Your Spouse’s Bully of a Divorce Lawyer Making You Crazy?
- At October 30, 2013
- By Miles Mason
- In Divorce, Family Law
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Handling a Bully Divorce Lawyer. What Do Divorce Lawyers Do Who Are Bullies? How Do You Know When Another Lawyer Is Trying to Bully You? How Would You Advise Family Lawyers When Opposing a Bully Divorce Lawyer? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3ObqsPpB1cVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Navigating Bully Divorce Lawyers (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3ObqsPpB1c) See contact information below for […]
Read More»What Are the Requirements for Annulment in Tennessee?
- At October 23, 2013
- By Miles Mason
- In Family Law, Property Division
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In this article, we discuss annulment laws in Tennessee, marriage annulment, annulment time limits, annulment vs. divorce, grounds, procedure, filing, terms of annulment, and how long after marriage can you get an annulment. Annulment in Tennessee Law: What is an annulment of marriage? Annulment laws in Tennessee can be a tricky business. Annulment is not the […]
Read More»TN Real Estate Investors’ Home Held Domestic Partnership Property
Tennessee law case summary on domestic partnership in family law from the Court of Appeals. Jeff Finch v. Tina Raymer – Tennessee domestic partnership property Jeff Finch, a carpenter and boilermaker, brought this action against Tina Raymer, his former girlfriend and business partner, and her parents. They had lived together for about six years but never married. During […]
Read More»Divorcing? Tennessee Parents Prepare for Child Custody Forensic Evaluations
Divorcing Germantown, Tennessee, parents should prepare themselves for the possibility of a child custody forensic evaluation. These evaluations are becoming more common in Germantown family court proceedings, particularly when parties cannot agree on a parenting plan. When custody is a disputed issue in the divorce (or whenever the court deems an evaluation is necessary), each […]
Read More»Tenn. Father Not in Contempt for Not Providing Income for College Aid
Tennessee child support law case law summary on modification and college costs from the Court of Appeals. Douglas Edward Corder vs. Valerie Jean Corder – Tennessee child support may be lowered The Parents had two children in common, for whom the Father was responsible to pay child support from the time the Parties divorced in 1998. The Father’s […]
Read More»Tenn. Wife of Soldier Proved Abuse & Wins Legal Separation Not Divorce
Tennessee law case summary on legal separation in divorce and family law from the Court of Appeals. Torrie Schneider Longanacre v. Matthew Robert Longanacre — decision of legal separation within discretion of trial court even over objection of TN husband seeking divorce who failed to prove grounds for inappropriate marital conduct on part of wife Matthew […]
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