Settlement Not Coerced w/ Threat to Expose Wife’s Affair to Kids
- At August 08, 2014
- By Miles Mason
- In Divorce, Divorce Process, Mediation
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Tennessee law case summary on coerced settlement in divorce and family law from the Court of Appeals. Alissa Owen (Formerly Haas) v. Darin Haas – Tennessee divorce settlement claimed under duress Alissa Owen and Darin Haas were married in 1996 and had three children. The husband was a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army, and […]
Read More»What Is a Tennessee Marital Dissolution Agreement?
You may have heard that most civil lawsuits are settled, meaning they do not go to trial. Frequently, that is because the dispute has been resolved through some form of alternative dispute resolution, or ADR. One form of ADR is mediation, another is negotiation. Both are commonly used in Tennessee divorce. Therefore, spouses can avoid […]
Read More»Marital Dissolution Agreements in Tennessee Divorce
- At October 14, 2013
- By Miles Mason
- In Divorce, Divorce Process
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Have you thought about the process of negotiating a marital dissolution agreement in your Collierville, Tennessee, divorce? Before you meet with a lawyer, take some time to think through and list your goals. What do you really want from the divorce? Write your long-term and short-terms goals down on paper. You will need to communicate […]
Read More»Top 10 Reasons Why Memphis Women File for Divorce
- At July 29, 2013
- By Miles Mason
- In Divorce
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Memphis women remain a mystery to most men for their entire lives. Why the ladies file the majority of divorce complaints is, perhaps, just another enigma for the opposite sex to contemplate. Seasoned Tennessee divorce lawyers, however, are much wiser. They have heard just about every reason imaginable (and some unimaginable) as to why women […]
Read More»The Exchange Club Is Breaking the Cycle of Abuse in Memphis
- At May 13, 2013
- By Miles Mason
- In Divorce, Domestic Violence, Mediation
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The Exchange Club Family Center in Memphis, TN, is helping children, adults, parents, and families heal by working to break the cycle of domestic violence and abuse. Memphis Area Programs at The Exchange Club Family Center At The Exchange Club Family Center in Memphis, TN, the emphasis is on restoring healthy family relationships by addressing […]
Read More»Do You Have a Parenting Plan for Tennessee Child Custody?
In every Tennessee divorce with children and child custody issues, a parenting plan will be needed to address matters relating to child custody. Custody isn’t just about deciding who will have physical custody and who will have legal custody. There are quite a few child-rearing details that must be worked out between the parents. Essentials […]
Read More»Mediated Custody Change Must Be Approved by TN Judge
Tennessee law case summary on mediation, mediated agreements, and custody modification in Tennessee divorce and family law from the Tennessee Court of Appeals. Tonya Renee Fletcher v Glen Allen Fletcher – Tennessee Mediation Law In this divorce case, the mother, Tonya Fletcher and the father, Glen Fletcher, divorced in May of 2001 by consent decree. A permanent parenting […]
Read More»5 Myths Regarding Mediation in Tennessee Divorce
- At June 21, 2012
- By Miles Mason
- In Mediation
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Not everyone comes to the table seeing eye-to-eye during a divorce. This is where mediation may help. To learn more about the benefits of mediation, you should seek legal counsel. A Memphis divorce lawyer with experience handling cases in which mediation is involved can help you understand what to expect. Of course, there are a […]
Read More»5 Tips for Mediation in Tennessee Divorce
- At April 29, 2012
- By Miles Mason
- In Mediation
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Mediation seems to have become the preferred method of divorce over litigation in many circumstances. While it often may be a much more pleasant experience than going through the courts, it can have its difficulties. To make mediation much easier on everyone involved, consult an attorney to get a thorough understanding of Tennessee divorce laws […]
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