TN Mom Loses Custody For Ignoring Child’s Special Dietary Needs
- At July 22, 2014
- By Miles Mason
- In Child Custody
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Tennessee law case summary on family law from the Court of Appeals. James Allen Austin v. Marely Torres – Tennessee divorce child custody modification. The child in this custody case, James Austin, Jr., was born in 2004 to James Austin, Sr., and Marely Torres. Shortly after birth, the child was diagnosed with Phenylketonuria (PKU), which […]
Mom Gets More Child Support Although Dad Claimed Disabled
Tennessee law case summary on child support modification in divorce and family law from the Court of Appeals. Christopher Lance Allen v. Robbie Marie Allen – Tennessee divorce child support modification. Robbie and Lance Allen were divorced in 2007, and have one child, who was 13 years old at the time of this appeal. Under […]
Older Ladies, Cheating, and Several Shades of Gray in TN Divorce
- At June 30, 2014
- By Miles Mason
- In Alimony, Divorce, Home, Property Division
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With our graying U.S. population, an increase in Tennessee divorce among Baby Boomers is not entirely surprising given the conception and birth rate following the close of WWII. ‘My Hair is Gray and I Like It That Way’ Donnalou Stevens’ recent YouTube music video – Older Ladies – may be humorously memorable, but it does […]
Tennessee Surgeon Can Relocate With Daughter for Subspecialty Training
Tennessee law case summary on relocation granted in post-divorce relocation law from the Court of Appeals. John Daniel Rudd v. Debra Ann Gonzalez – Tennessee post-divorce relocation granted. The mother and father in this Tennessee parental relocation case were both physicians. They were the parents of one daughter who was adopted as an infant in […]
Getting Divorced? There Is Alimony in Tennessee, But It’s Complicated
In contemplating divorce, you are probably wondering whether there is alimony in Tennessee. Although not every jurisdiction provides for alimony per se, the Volunteer State certainly does. In fact, there is a substantial likelihood that at least one of the four possible types of Tennessee alimony available by statute will be awarded in any given […]
Tenn. Might Retain Jurisdiction in Custody Dispute Despite Arguing
- At May 09, 2014
- By Miles Mason
- In Child Custody, Child Support, Family Law
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Tennessee law case summary on custody jurisdiction in divorce and family law from the Court of Appeals. In Re LaZaria C.R.H. – Tennessee custody jurisdiction dispute over transfer to Texas LaZaria was born in Tennessee in 2009 to unwed parents. In 2010, the father established parentage and then petitioned for full custody. He was awarded […]
Can Reading a Spouse’s Email Lead to Tennessee Divorce?
- At April 30, 2014
- By Miles Mason
- In Divorce
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In America and most of the developed world, email is ubiquitous. We send them. We read them. And we sometimes write things (or send pictures) that are worthy of regret later on. But if you have permission to do so, can reading your spouse’s email lead to divorce in Tennessee? “I’ve got nothing to hide!” […]
Inconsistent Tennessee Parenting Plan Must Be Set Aside
- At April 24, 2014
- By Miles Mason
- In Child Custody, Divorce Process
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Tennessee law case summary on parenting plans in divorce and family law from the Court of Appeals. Gregory Keith Jarnigan v. Ginger Nicole Jarnigan – Tennessee divorce parenting plan law Ginger Nicole Jarnigan and Gregory Keith Jarnigan were married in 1997 and had three sons who were born in 1999, 2003, and 2005. In 2012, […]
Tennessee Mom Gets Jail for Continual Disregard of Court Orders
- At April 15, 2014
- By Miles Mason
- In After Divorce, Divorce Process
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Tennessee law case summary on contempt in divorce and family law from the Court of Appeals. S.A.M.D. v. J.P.D. – Tennessee divorce contempt. The mother and father were married in 2001 and had a son who was born in 2003. They were divorced in 2010 and the mother was named the primary residential parent, with […]
What Is Alimony in Solido in Tennessee Divorce Law?
- At March 24, 2014
- By Miles Mason
- In Alimony
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Alimony in solido is an important type of financial support in Tennessee divorce law. One that may serve as long-term support for a spouse, as well as a marital property settlement. In addition to in solido support, Tennessee law allows for three other types of alimony: rehabilitative, transitional, and in futuro (or periodic alimony). Each […]
