TN Widower Gets Part of Estate Even After Lying About Prior Marriages
- At September 23, 2014
- By Miles Mason
- In Divorce
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Tennessee law case summary on marriage and family law from the Court of Appeals. In re Estate of Betty D. Gentry Meek – Tennessee marriage law. In this Tennessee case, Meek didn’t inherit the earth, but he did inherit a share of his wife’s estate. Paul H. Meek, Sr., was born in 1927, and Betty […]
Read More»Alimony Has a Long History in Tennessee Divorce
- At August 25, 2014
- By Miles Mason
- In Alimony
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Tennessee alimony has a rich history, just as it does in many southern states. But have you wondered how alimony came about in the Volunteer State? Tennessee Alimony Then and Now To begin, alimony law made its way to America with the British colonists. Sailing across the Atlantic Ocean with English common law. The Chancery […]
Read More»Mason to Present at 2014 ABA Family Law Fall Conference in Vermont
Miles Mason, Sr. JD, CPA is speaking at the 2014 Fall Conference of American Bar Association Family Law Section located in Stowe, VT on October 18, 2014. His topic will be “Understanding Business Tax Returns,” a presentation sponsored by the ABA Family Law Section Child Support Committee. If you haven’t ever attended an ABA Family […]
Read More»Lawyer’s Professional Goodwill Not in Value of Firm in TN Divorce
- At May 05, 2013
- By Miles Mason
- In Business Valuation, Home
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Tennessee business valuation law case summary – law firm. Tennessee divorce and family law from the Tennessee Court of Appeals. Smith v. Smith – Tennessee law firm valued in divorce and consideration of goodwill. Note: Although this is an older case, it is important because the case is often cited in more modern business valuation cases dealing […]
Read More»Mom Wins Fight to Keep Mental Health Records Confidential
- At January 23, 2013
- By Miles Mason
- In After Divorce, Child Custody
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Tennessee law case summary on confidentiality of mental health records in Tennessee divorce and family law from the Tennessee Court of Appeals. Ashley Herman v Daniel Herman – Tennessee Divorce Law Ashley Herman, Mother, and Daniel Herman, Father, divorced in 2009 after having one child. The parenting plan named the mother primary residential parent and provided […]
Read More»MemphisDivorce.com Tenn. Family Law Blog Classic Posts
- At November 19, 2012
- By Miles Mason
- In News
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MemphisDivorce.com Tennessee Family Law Classic Blog Posts Here are the some of the most popular blog posts and articles from our MemphisDivorce.com Tennessee Family Law Blog: Divorcing the Narcissist Divorcing Because of Your Spouse’s Internet Pornography Addiction? Tennessee Parenting Plan Modification | What Must Be Proven to Modify Defenses to Divorce in Tennessee | Adulterous and Cruel […]
Read More»Divorcing the Narcissist
- At November 11, 2012
- By Miles Mason
- In Divorce, Divorce Tips
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Divorcing a narcissist can be a nightmare. Narcissists are egocentric with an inflated sense of self-importance & feel superior. Also described as narcissistic personality disorder, a wife can be narcissistic, too (although not as often). Surviving divorcing a spouse with narcissistic personality disorder can be a nightmare. Learn traits, strategies, tactics, tips and negotiations to […]
Read More»To Marry or Not Marry | View Story & Interview of Mason on Fox News
- At October 23, 2012
- By Miles Mason
- In News
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Miles Mason, Sr. Interviewed in “To Marry or Not Marry,” Fox News and Ernie Freeman Miles Mason, Sr. Interviewed in “To Marry or Not Marry,” on Fox News with Ernie Freeman On February 25, 2011, Memphis divorce attorney Miles Mason, Sr. was interviewed by Fox News’ Ernie Freeman who reported on trends in Tennessee Marriage, Divorce, and Family […]
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 […]
Read More»Will relocation affect child custody in Tennessee?
- At August 30, 2012
- By Miles Mason
- In Relocation
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A Germantown child custody lawyer explains that relocation can affect child custody because custody is based on: the distance of the relocation between parents; the time each parent spends with the child; and the child’s best interest. Distance in Relocation Under Tennessee law, a parent relocating out of state or more than 100 miles must notify […]
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