Divorce War Story Time: Forensic Accounting Testimony Wins the Day

At April 07, 2020
By Miles Mason
In Divorce Process, Forensic Accounting, Property Division
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Miles Mason, Sr. JD, CPA is the author of The Forensic Accounting Deskbook: A Practical Guide to Financial Investigation and Analysis for Family Lawyers, Second Edition, published by the ABA Family Law Section. This updated edition of one the ABA’s most popular resources explains the practice of forensic accounting and business valuation and how to […]

6 Activities for Your Children: When You’re Out of Ideas (Due to COVID-19)

Due to COVID-19, we know you have a lot on your mind. There are so many things to worry about during these difficult times, and to top it all off, you now have your kids home with you. All day. Every day. You want to keep them busy and entertained, but you’ve exhausted all your […]

Some States’ Courts Offer Guidelines for COVID-19 Parenting Time in Family Law

At April 06, 2020
By Miles Mason
In Divorce Process, Family Law, Father's Rights, Recommended Reading
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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 […]

Attorney/Wife Gets Transitional Alimony $2K x 36 Mos. After 13 Yrs.

At April 06, 2020
By Miles Mason
In Alimony: 10-14 Years Married, Divorce, Income Determination, Property Classification
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Tennessee case summary on divorce, property classification, and alimony after 13 years married in divorce. Wright v. Wright The husband and wife in this Shelby County, Tennessee, case were married in Utah in 2005. It was the husband’s first marriage but the wife’s second. They had one child together, and the wife had an adult […]

Prenup Tossed When Husband Failed to Disclose Condo with Ex

Tennessee case summary on enforcement of prenuptial agreements in divorce. Deborah Jean Walker v. Barry Lyle Walker Five days before their 1996 wedding, the husband and wife in this Williamson County, Tennessee, case executed an antenuptial agreement. They were both represented by an attorney, and the wife’s attorney drafted the agreement. Before they signed, the […]