Knowing Parent of Divorcing Party Not Grounds for TN Judge’s Recusal

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 […]

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, […]

Tennessee Husband’s Objection to Post-nuptial Agreement Failed

At July 09, 2013
By Miles Mason
In Family Law, Home, Postnuptial Agreement, Pre-divorce Planning
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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 […]

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 […]

Will U.S. Supreme Court’s DOMA Decision Change Tennessee Marriage Law?

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 […]

6 Ways to Save Lots of Money in Your Tennessee 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 […]

Divorcing Your Alcoholic Spouse in Tennessee

At April 30, 2013
By Miles Mason
In Divorce, Divorce Tips, Domestic Violence, Family Law, Home
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It should come as no surprise that alcoholism is one of the leading causes of divorce. In fact, studies show that while alcoholics are just as likely to marry as non-alcoholics, their divorce or separation rate is at least four times that of the general population. Being married to someone with a drinking problem can […]

Memphis, Tennessee Divorce Lawyer Miles Mason Sr. Is Avvo-Rated Superb

At April 24, 2013
By Miles Mason
In Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce, Family Law
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Congratulations are in order! Memphis, TN, divorce lawyer and CPA Miles Mason, Sr., has received an Avvo rating of Superb. This top score of 10 on a 10-point scale was based upon his achievements in the law, peer and industry recognition, experience and years in practice, and professional ethical conduct. In determining Mr. Mason’s superb […]

TN Domestic Partnership of 20 Years Settlement Enforced

Tennessee law case summary on domestic partnerships in Tennessee divorce and family law from the Tennessee Court of Appeals. Edmonson v. Wilson – Tennessee Family Law – Domestic Partnership Settlement Enforcement Kimberlie Edmonson and Terry Wilson met in 1987, became romantically involved, and began a relationship that lasted approximately twenty years. Ms. Edmonson alleged that Mr. Wilson had asked her, about […]

Rewriting a Will after Tennessee Divorce

A divorce attorney in Memphis can be very helpful in helping you rewrite your will after you get a divorce, which is often overlooked. You may not want your now ex-spouse to be included in the will anymore, especially if you are in a new relationship. Going through a divorce can be such a draining […]