TN Lawyer Faces Malpractice For Invalid Prenuptial Agreement

Tennessee case summary on prenuptial agreements in divorce. Dustin Scott Roberts v. William R. Ray The plaintiff in this Tennessee malpractice case got married in 2006, but before the wedding, he hired the defendant attorney to draft a prenuptial agreement. In the agreement, the husband and wife waived any claim for alimony, and stated their intent […]

Sophisticated Businessman Cannot Invalidate Prenuptial Agreement

Tennessee case summary on prenuptial agreement in divorce. James Mason Yates v. Sally Jo Seitz Yates The husband and wife in this Tennessee divorce case were married in 2010 and had one child, who was born prior to the marriage. Before the marriage, the wife told the husband that she wanted a prenuptial agreement, which […]

TN Widower Gets Share of Wife’s Estate Despite Prenuptial Agreement

Tennessee case summary on validity of prenuptial agreements. In re Estate of Glenda Joyce Panter Hillis The husband and wife in this Tennessee probate case were married in 1992. Prior to the marriage, the wife presented the husband with an antenuptial agreement which stated that both parties waived claims of inheritance. The agreement did not […]

Internet Bride Not Bound By Prenuptial Agreement That Was Never Translated

Tennessee case summary on prenuptial agreements in divorce. Steve Hollar v. Deicy C. Hollar The husband and wife in this Tennessee divorce case were married in 2009. Their courtship began over the Internet when the husband lived in Florida and the wife lived in Colombia. The husband traveled to Colombia to meet his future bride, […]

Tennessee Dream House Was Joint Property, Notwithstanding Prenuptial Agreement

Tennessee law case summary on prenuptial agreements in divorce from the Court of Appeals. Carolyn M. Heaton v. Jason Barrett Heaton – Tennessee divorce prenuptial agreement & classification Carolyn and Jason Heaton were married in 2006 in Alabama and had one daughter, who was three years old at the time of their Tennessee divorce. Prior to the […]

Do You Know How To Ask for a Tennessee Prenuptial Agreement?

“Of course I love you, but I have this prenup for you to sign…” There may not be an easy way to approach that first conversation about a Tennessee prenuptial agreement, but there are certainly a few poor ways to go about it. But We’re Getting Married Tomorrow! You are engaged and getting married soon. […]

Prenup Not Enforced When Tennessee Wife Contracted Rare Condition

Tennessee law case summary on prenuptial agreements in divorce and family law from the Court of Appeals. Sabra Elaine Ellis O’Daniel v. Rusty Wade O’Daniel – Tennessee divorce prenuptial agreement not enforced Prior to their 2006 marriage, the husband and wife executed a prenuptial agreement. In the agreement, each of them waived any claim for support, maintenance, or […]

The Great Debate Over Tennessee Prenuptial Agreements

The “Great Debate” over whether prenuptial agreements are a good idea for most Tennessee couples has taken on new steam. (Or maybe it’s the family law attorneys who are steamed up about a New York divorce court that recently invalidated a prenup on behalf of the wife). Invalidating the Prenup in Petrakis v. Petrakis Long […]

Happy Valentine’s Day: Here’s Your Tennessee Prenuptial Agreement to Sign

Getting a Prenuptial Agreement Signed May Be Much More Difficult Than Getting it Drafted Advice from Memphis, Tennessee divorce attorney Miles Mason, Sr. Some people may tell you that it’s easier to get root canal while others will tell you that if you have to have a prenup, then you don’t trust each other and shouldn’t […]

Good and Bad of Tennessee Prenuptial Agreements

Considering a prenup? Contact divorce lawyers in Memphis to review the pros and cons of such agreements and to learn if you may benefit from having one. Benefits of Prenuptial Agreements Couples who choose to create a prenup may do so for a number of reasons. The following are some of the good that may […]