Appreciation of Real Estate: What Is “Substantial Contribution” in Tennessee Divorce Law?
Classification of Real Estate in Tennessee Divorce Law: Marital or Separate Property? Appreciation of Real Estate: What Is a “Substantial Contribution”? When two parties divorce in Tennessee, real estate acquired before the marriage is considered separate property. The appreciation of separately owned real estate also remains separate property unless the non-owning spouse can prove to the court […]
Read More»Basics of Tennessee Spousal Support
- At October 08, 2012
- By Miles Mason
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The length of spousal support varies. A Collierville spousal support attorney can explain the process of how spousal support, also known as alimony, is determined. This is a regular payment one spouse makes after the divorce is finalized to provide financial support to the other. Divorce can be stressful and full of tension, as there […]
Read More»Bigamy in Memphis, Tennessee Is Still a Crime | Mason Interview WMC-TV
- At October 08, 2012
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Bigamy in Memphis, Tennessee Is Still a Crime Memphis divorce lawyer Miles Mason, Sr. was interviewed Feb, 22, 2012, by Jason Miles, WMC-TV Action News 5 about a man with two wives. See video of story here. From the Man with two wives arrested after missing court date story on WMCtv.com web site: As far […]
Read More»Answers to 3 FAQs on Taxes for Tennessee Parents
- At October 05, 2012
- By Miles Mason
- In Child Custody
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If you’re a parent in Tennessee and have a child custody agreement, just what do you do when it comes time to file your tax return? Can you claim your child as a dependent? Only one parent can claim the dependent exemption, and if you don’t have this right by law, and both of you […]
Read More»Bigamist Man Not Legally Married to 2nd So No Common Law Marriage
- At October 05, 2012
- By Miles Mason
- In Divorce, Home
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Tennessee law case summary on bigamy and common law marriage in Tennessee divorce and family law from the Tennessee Court of Appeals. William Robert Lindsley v Lisa Whitman Lindsley – TN Bigamy – Common Law Marriage William Lindsley (plaintiff) filed an action for divorce against Lisa Lindsley (defendant) and the defendant claimed that the marriage should be […]
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