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»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»TN Wife Receives Wife Alimony in Futuro $2500 /mo After 29 Yrs Married
Tennessee alimony law case summary following 29 years of marriage. Tennessee divorce and family law from the Tennessee Court of Appeals. Sharon Kay Jackson v Randall D. Jackson – Tennessee Alimony Law – 29 years of marriage. In the divorce case of Sharon Jackson and Randall Jackson, the husband appealed the award of alimony to […]
Read More»After 21 Yr Marriage, TN Husband Not Required to Pay Alimony in Futuro
Tennessee alimony in futuro law case summary following 21 years of marriage. Tennessee divorce and family law from the Supreme Court of Tennessee. Johanna L Gonsewski v Craig W Gonsewski – Tennessee Alimony in Futuro Law In the divorce case of Johanna Gonsewski and Craig Gonsewski, the appeals court granted a review to determine if alimony […]
Read More»TN Father Failed to Pay Temporary Support Jailed for Contempt
- At September 25, 2012
- By Miles Mason
- In Divorce Process
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Tennessee law case summary on contempt in Tennessee divorce and family law from the Tennessee Court of Appeals. Corin Mucha Wilkinson v Thomas Gregg Wilkinson – Tennessee Criminal Contempt Law In the divorce case of Corin Wilkinson, wife, and Thomas Wilkinson, husband, the wife filed a petition for criminal contempt against the husband alleging he willfully failed […]
Read More»TN Mom & Dad from Philippines Last 5 Yrs | Alimony Remanded
Tennessee alimony law case summary following 5 years of marriage. Tennessee divorce and family law from the Tennessee Court of Appeals. Analiza P. Burnett v. David Mark Burnett – Alimony Law in TN In this situation, the husband was working for an American corporation in the Philippines when he met the wife in 1995. The wife […]
Read More»Discovery Laws Require Truth About Assets & Income in Tennessee Divorce
- At September 18, 2012
- By Miles Mason
- In Divorce Process, Home
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Tennessee divorce discovery laws require truth in disclosure about assets & income to prevent hidden income and omitted assets. The production of documents during discovery is important to ensure an equitable distribution of the marital estate and accurate determination of income. Each spouse may request information regarding the opposing spouse’s assets, whether those assets are […]
Read More»TN Dad Relocation Denied Since Job Didn’t Require Relocation
Tennessee law case summary on parental relocation in Tennessee divorce and family law from the Tennessee Court of Appeals. In re Spencer E – Tennessee Parental Relocation Denied In the case of Spencer E, the father filed a petition to relocate with the parties’ minor child. The trial court denied this request. The father appealed the decision. […]
Read More»Grandmother Denied Second Chance at Visitation w/ Grandchild
- At September 14, 2012
- By Miles Mason
- In Grandparent Rights
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Tennessee law case summary on Tennessee grandparent visitation rights in Tennessee divorce and family law from the Tennessee Court of Appeals. Jeanette Rae Jackson v Bradley Kent Smith – Tennessee Grandparent Visitation Rights In this case, the grandparent requests visitation. After the death of her daughter, the grandmother petitioned the lower court to request visitation rights with […]
Read More»Law Change Rewards the Parent Who Adheres to Parenting Plan in Tennessee Custody
- At September 13, 2012
- By Miles Mason
- In Child Custody
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Tennessee custody law change rewards the parent who adheres to parenting plan and facilitates the other’s parenting time. In the 2012 session, the Tennessee Legislature enacted an amendment to child custody factors. All judges who determine custody will tell you one of the most important factors they consider is which parent is more likely to […]
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