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»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»Changes to Tennessee Child Support Guidelines in 2020
- At May 20, 2020
- By Miles Mason
- In Child Support, News
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Thank you to the Memphis Bar Association and the Memphis Lawyer editorial board for publishing this as an article in its August 2020 issue (Volume 37, Issue 2). Reprinted by permission. Copyright 2020 Miles Mason Family Law Group, PLC. Overview of Changes to the Guidelines New Tennessee Child Support Guidelines are in effect as of […]
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»Tennessee Safe At Home Address Confidentiality Program
- At February 16, 2020
- By Miles Mason
- In Domestic Violence, News
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New Tool to Keep Victims Safe For the victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, or related crime, the first step is to escape the violence. The next step is relocating to a safe place free from abuse. These victims live in constant fear their perpetrators will find them at the new address. Stalk […]
Read More»Miles Mason, Sr. Featured in Daily Memphian Article
- At February 10, 2020
- By Miles Mason
- In News
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Miles Mason, Sr. is honored to have been featured in an article in the Daily Memphian on Sunday, February 9, 2020 where he relays some advice he gives new clients and explains the intricacies of navigating a divorce. The article also features one of Miles’s previous clients, who explains how he helped him successfully get […]
Read More»MBJ Best of Bar 2020: Mason to Judge for Third Straight Year
- At February 08, 2020
- By Miles Mason
- In News
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#MBJBestoftheBar Miles Mason, Sr. has been chosen by the Memphis Business Journal to serve as judge for the 2020 Best of the Bar Awards. This is his third consecutive year to serve as judge. Mason said, “The MBJ does a great job with this event. I love reconnecting with my colleagues I don’t always get […]
Read More»Tennessee Adopts Collaborative Family Law Rule 53
Collaborative family law continues to gain popularity as another method of alternative dispute resolution. With the Supreme Court of Tennessee’s recent adoption of Collaborative Family Law Rule 53, we now have the clarity, guidance, and acceptance that many lawyers and judges have been asking for. While Rule 53 went into effect on April 4, 2019, […]
Read More»Joshua Wallis: Lessons Learned From the Stage for Court
- At July 20, 2019
- By Miles Mason
- In Family Law, News
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On July 19, 2019 the Miles Mason Family Law Group welcomed Attorney Joshua Wallis of The Landers Firm for a compelling, informative, and enthusiastic discussion on courtroom presence and demeanor and its effect on the outcome of a case. This “Lunch and Learn” in house seminar explained how the details of someone’s appearance, verbal communication, […]
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