Court Resolves Custody, But Can’t Easily Pass Jurisdiction
- At April 11, 2025
- By Kathryn Owen
- In Child Custody, Relocation
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Tennessee case summary on custody jurisdiction in divorce and family law. Kenneth Dale Carter v. Jessica Jones Fay The unmarried parties in this Greene County, Tennessee, case were the parents of two children, born in 2016 and 2021. The older child was born in Tennessee and lived there with the parents until 2021, when the […]
Misrepresenting financial status during a divorce can be disastrous.
- At February 27, 2025
- By Miles Mason
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Misrepresenting financial status during a divorce can easily result in delay, be proven to be fraudulent, and cause one spouse’s loss of credibility with the court resulting in a much more lop-sided result in favor of the truth-telling spouse. https://youtu.be/dblmvJ7HtKA?si=5xz9B9y0JDlqfMD2Video can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Misrepresenting Financial Status During a Divorce Can Be […]
How to Protect Your Privacy During a Divorce
- At February 19, 2025
- By Miles Mason
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Change passwords, create a new e-mail account, open new bank accounts in your name only, tighten physical security of computers and devices, close shared accounts, new phone, secure residence and documents, avoid posting on social media. https://youtu.be/_0MCHrrgfsA?si=qacnpz0BOBb6qtRAVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: How to Protect Your Privacy During a Divorce (https://youtu.be/_0MCHrrgfsA?si=qacnpz0BOBb6qtRA) You need […]
2024 Tennessee Family Law Legislative Update
Every year the Tennessee General Assembly passes legislation that, with the Governor’s signature, amends our existing laws and creates new ones. The 113th General Assembly was no exception. Whenever you research laws for your divorce, alimony, custody, child support, or related case, always take a moment to verify that the statutory provision being relied upon is […]
Dad Wins Custody When Mom Fails to Provide Medical Information
Tennessee child custody case summary on custody modification in family law. Delvon Paden v. Kyrstyen Davison The mother and father in this Montgomery County, Tennessee, case were never married, but were the parents of a child born in 2014. Under the permanent parenting plan, the Juvenile Court named the mother the primary residential parent. The […]
Mom Allowed to Relocate With Kids, Despite Stepdad Abuse Allegations
Tennessee child custody case summary on relocation in divorce. Daemon Shaun Key v. Cailey Marjorie Gonzales The parents in this Madison County, Tennessee, case were divorced in 2016. The permanent parenting plan named the mother as the primary residential parent of the two children, who had been born in 2011 and 2013. Three years later, the […]
Mom Made Non-Emergency Medical Appointments, Held in Contempt
- At August 03, 2024
- By Kathryn Owen
- In After Divorce, Child Custody
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Tennessee case summary on custody in divorce. Matthew Adam Corenswet v. Samantha Marie Corenswet (Rain) The parents in this Davidson County, Tennessee, case were divorced in 2021. Th permanent parenting plan for their two children named the father the primary residential parent, with each parent having custody on a “week to week” basis. The plan […]
Chriselle Lim and Allen Chen Divorce
- At April 30, 2024
- By Miles Mason
- In Divorce, Family Law, News
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Chriselle Lim and Allen Chen, April 30, 2024 Divorce Update: Since their divorce in July 26, 2023, former spouses Chriselle Lim and Allen Chen have been living independently while co-parenting their two daughters. Allen Chen continues his low profile social media presence. He has a proud dad’s photo page on Instagram, a reflection of […]
Oral Advocacy: Authenticity, Language and Professionalism
- At March 16, 2024
- By Miles Mason
- In Divorce Process
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Steven Peskind breaks down the importance of authenticity, language, and professionalism in the courtroom including Gerry Spence, “eat the frog,” ethos, logos, pathos, don’t be a pretentious phony, play to your strengths, using your eyes, transition aids, scowling, Churchill, David Boies, use of voice, self-control, reacting to bad events in court, be courteous, wardrobe, gravitas, […]
Mom Retains Power to Make Medical Decisions in Hotly Contested Case
Tennessee child custody modification case summary. Ashleigh Suarez Smallman v. William H. Smallman The mother and father in this Davidson County, Tennessee, case were divorced in 2019, and they agreed to a permanent parenting plan for their two children, who were seven and twelve at the time. The mother was a stay-at-home homemaker during the […]
