Tennessee Children Allowed to Change Surname Following Father’s Abuse
- At August 13, 2013
- By Miles Mason
- In Divorce Process, Family Law, Home
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Tennessee law case summary on name change in divorce and family law from the Court of Appeals. Jeanette Hill v. Michael Lester Hill – Children’s Name Change Following Divorce Jeanette Hill, the mother, and Michael Lester Hill, the father, were married in 1994. The mother had one daughter (“the daughter”) from a previous relationship, and the mother […]
Read More»Husband Agreed To Pay Child Support For Another’s Man’s Child Must Pay
Tennessee child support law case law summary on modification requirements from the Court of Appeals. Frances Rodriguez vs. Charles G. Price – Tennessee child support modification limitations A 1998 divorce in Florida terminated the marriage of the Parties, namely, Charles G. Price (“the Father”) and Frances Rodriguez (“the Mother”). At the time the Tennessee child support modification […]
Read More»Tennessee Surrogate Mother Cannot Change Her Mind at the Last Second
- At August 09, 2013
- By Miles Mason
- In Child Custody, Family Law, Home
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Tennessee law case summary on surrogacy law in divorce and family law from the Court of Appeals. In re Baby — Tennessee Surrogacy Law in Family Law In July 2010, Luca G. and Antonella T. (“Intended Father” and “Intended Mother,” respectively), entered into a surrogacy agreement with Jennifer E. (“surrogate”) and Joshua M. (“surrogate’s husband”). The agreement […]
Read More»Nine-Day “Spring Break” Not Criminal Contempt by Tennessee Dad
- At August 08, 2013
- By Miles Mason
- In After Divorce, Child Custody, Family Law, Home
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Tennessee law case summary on contempt in post-divorce and family law from the Court of Appeals. Michael Ray Adkisson v. Tonya Suzette Adkisson – Tennessee post-divorce contempt, visitation The husband and wife were divorced in 2006. In 2009, the wife filed a motion to modify the parenting plan. She also asked that the husband be held in […]
Read More»Knowing Parent of Divorcing Party Not Grounds for TN Judge’s Recusal
- At July 19, 2013
- By Miles Mason
- In Divorce Process, Family Law, Home, Judicial Recusal
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Tennessee law case summary on . . . in divorce and family law from the Court of Appeals. In the Matter of Jacob H.C. – Tennessee Divorce recusal of judge This was an action to modify child support in Williamson County, Tennessee. During the proceeding, the father made a motion for recusal. The father argued […]
Read More»TN Wife Attempted Return of Estranged Husband’s Estate from Paramour
- At July 14, 2013
- By Miles Mason
- In Divorce Process, Family Law, Home, Property Division
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Tennessee law case summary on surviving spouse election family law from the Court of Appeals. Norma Simpson v. Faye Fowler – Tennessee divorce surviving spouse elective share. Husband and wife were married in 1951 and divorced in 1967. The reconciled, were again married in 1968, and lived together until 1990. In 1990, they separated again. However, […]
Read More»Tennessee Husband’s Objection to Post-nuptial Agreement Failed
Tennessee law case summary on post-nuptial agreements in divorce and family law from the Court of Appeals. Jeffrey Paul Bengs v. Amy Dawn Bengs – Tennessee Divorce Post-nuptial Agreement. The husband and wife were married in 1993. In 2010, they entered into a post-nuptial agreement containing a final disposition of their marital property. A week after making that […]
Read More»Ex-Wife Envy, Second Wife Syndrome, and Adjusting to Step-Motherhood After His Tennessee Divorce
- At July 08, 2013
- By Miles Mason
- In After Divorce, Child Custody, Family Law
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With the Tennessee divorce in the distant past, yet another battle could be looming in the Memphis household. Slowly, the horns of ex-wife envy begin to show until a full-blow case of second wife syndrome develops. But there are two sides to every coin, and at least two sides to every post-divorce family. Is There […]
Read More»Will U.S. Supreme Court’s DOMA Decision Change Tennessee Marriage Law?
- At June 28, 2013
- By Miles Mason
- In Family Law, News
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The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent DOMA decision affects all federal laws, but does it directly affect Tennessee marriage law? U.S. v. Windsor In yet another 5-to-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court held as unconstitutional a section of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) as applied to same-sex married couples. More specifically, the court ruled […]
Read More»6 Ways to Save Lots of Money in Your Divorce
- At June 24, 2013
- By Miles Mason
- In Attorney's Fees, Divorce, Divorce Tips, Family Law
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Divorce costs may appear to be increasing exponentially, but your Collierville, Tennessee, divorce does not have to break the bank. There are several simple techniques that can help keep legal costs down without weakening your case in any way. Maintaining Control of Your Attorney’s Fees Maintaining control of your attorney’s fees should never interfere with […]
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