$200,000 Alimony In Solido Upheld After 27 Yr Marriage in TN Divorce
Tennessee law case summary on alimony in solido following 27 year marriage in Tennessee divorce and family law from the Tennessee Court of Appeals. Kenneth A. Ritchie v. Elizabeth Widmaier Pew Ritchie – Tennessee Alimony: 27 year marriage The marriage of Kenneth A. Ritchie and Elizabeth Widmaier Pew Ritchie lasted 25 years. The husband sued the wife for […]
Read More»Family Lawyers Should Know Forensic Accountants’ Ethics and Standards
- At June 18, 2012
- By Miles Mason
- In Forensic Accounting
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What family lawyers should know about forensic accountants’ ethics and standards to prepare for cross-examination in divorce cases. Experienced forensic accountants will tell you that some of the most devastating cross-examinations can be about ethics and standards. Accountants’ ethical guidelines and standards are rules created to protect the public and clients. For the accounting profession, […]
Read More»AICPA Rule 101: Independence Required of Forensic Accountants
- At June 17, 2012
- By Miles Mason
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The AICPA’s independence requirement for forensic accountants creates an opportunity for family lawyers to cross-examine inexperienced experts on tough potential conflicts of interest. AICPA’s Code of Professional Conduct requires all CPA’s must be independent: ET Section 101 Independence Rule 101—Independence A member in public practice shall be independent in the performance of professional services as […]
Read More»TN Mom Move Denied To Be w/ Canadian Internet Husband
Tennessee law case summary on parental relocation in Tennessee divorce and family law from the Tennessee Court of Appeals. To learn more, buy Miles Mason, Sr.’s book, Tennessee Parent Relocation Law, available on Amazon and Kindle. Michael Andrew Carman v Kristi Michelle Carman – Relocation Denied In this case, the mother wished to relocate with the parties’ […]
Read More»TN Mom Held in Contempt for Baptism Over Dad’s Objection
- At June 16, 2012
- By Miles Mason
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Tennessee law case summary on contempt for parenting plan violation in Tennessee divorce and family law from the Tennessee Court of Appeals. Lauren Ephgrave Jarrell v Emmett Blake Jarrell – Contempt Emmett Blake Jarrell, father, contested that, although a legal agreement in place required that all major decisions regarding religious upbringing be made jointly that Lauren Ephgrave […]
Read More»TN Dad Gets Child Support Break for Parenting Time
Tennessee law case summary on child support enforcement in Tennessee divorce and family law from the Tennessee Court of Appeals. State of Tennessee, EX Rel. Rebecca Estes V Michael Estes – Child Support Enforcement This case involves the attempt to obtain child support payments as required to be paid by Michael Estes to Rebecca Estes in which […]
Read More»TN Father’s Wednesday Overnight Parenting Time Continued
Tennessee law case summary on parenting time modification in Tennessee divorce and family law from the Tennessee Court of Appeals. Tennessee Father’s Wednesday overnight parenting time continuation affirmed. Clarence Andrew Elcan v. Amanda Hart Elcan Clarence Andrew Elcan, father, and Amanda Hart Elcan were divorced in December of 2007, though no amount of time was listed for the marriage. The […]
Read More»Alimony Not Forever if Wife Can Get Training | 12 Yr Marriage
Tennessee law case summary on alimony following a 12 year marriage in Tennessee divorce and family law from the Tennessee Court of Appeals. Alimony in futuro trial court award vacated. Stephen Todd Mays v. Melissa Gail Mays In this case, the husband, Stephen Todd Mays appealed the decision of a trial court in its determination of the amount […]
Read More»5 Tips for Dealing with Depression After Tennessee Divorce
- At June 11, 2012
- By Miles Mason
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Depression after divorce is normal. Memphis divorce lawyers have seen their clients struggle with depression after divorce and offer 5 tips regarding moving past the blues to get on with your life. After all, your life has completely changed. Although it may be for the better, mourning the loss of your marriage and your expectations […]
Read More»Transmutation Does Not Include Joint Tax Return Refund in Tennessee
Tennessee law case summary for transmutation and prenuptial agreements in Tennessee family law from the Tennessee Court of Appeals. The Estate of Noel C. Hunt v Trisha L. Jolley Hunt In the case of Noel C. Hunt and Trisha L. Jolley Hunt, the wife claimed that she should have received a portion, if not all, of the tax refunds […]
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