How Does Infidelity Impact Alimony in Tennessee Divorce Law?
- At February 26, 2014
- By Miles Mason
- In Alimony, Divorce, Spousal Support
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Wondering how adultery or infidelity might impact Tennessee alimony in your divorce? Cheating on a spouse, even dating during the divorce, can influence the amount of spousal support awarded by the court. For many parties, a great deal of uncertainty surrounds the issue of alimony – what type, how much, and for how long. One […]
Read More»How To Start a Divorce in Tennessee
- At February 24, 2014
- By Miles Mason
- In Divorce, Divorce Process, Divorce Tips
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How to start a divorce in Tennessee will be a new experience for most spouses, one that can be unsettling, intimidating, or downright frightening. An American author of horror fiction, H.P. Lovecraft (1890-1937) duly noted: “The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of […]
Read More»Getting a Tennessee Divorce? Read This First!
- At February 03, 2014
- By Miles Mason
- In Divorce, Home
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If you’re in Tennessee and contemplating divorce, there are a few things you might want to consider in order to completely… Avoid Tennessee Divorce Disasters After the divorce is final, there is only so much that can be done to correct mistakes, errors in judgment, and gross misunderstandings. For example, with: Property Division: A division […]
Read More»Tennessee’s Automatic Injunction: Throwing Water on Fiery Divorces
- At January 29, 2014
- By Miles Mason
- In Divorce, Divorce Process
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In every divorce, Tennessee’s automatic mandatory injunction serves to damper bad behavior before the fire can really begin to roar. Even if a copy of the “automatic injunction” is not attached to the complaint, it is smart to consider that it is in effect. On occasion, filing for divorce actually quiets things down between the […]
Read More»When Spouses Hide Small Business Income in Tennessee Divorce
When Tennessee divorce shifts from possibility to probability, some small business owners may attempt to skirt the truth about their income. There are many reasons why a person might attempt this, none of which are honest and all of which point toward gaining an unfair financial advantage over the other spouse. It’s All Part of […]
Read More»Are Disabled Parents Getting a Fair Shot at Tennessee Child Custody?
When born into a family with a disabled mother or father, is it a given that the child would be better off in the custody of the nondisabled parent? Should the nature and severity of the parent’s disability influence Tennessee child custody decisions? Is placement with able-bodied foster parents always in the best interests of […]
Read More»Millennials in Tennessee Divorce: Breaking Up in Your 30s
- At December 09, 2013
- By Miles Mason
- In Divorce
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Born into the Millennial Generation (or if you prefer, Generation Y), many Tennessean’s are now in their thirties and considering divorce. Millennials have been accused of being far more narcissistic, more ‘Me’ oriented, than their Gen-X and Baby Boomer predecessors. Maybe that describes some of the people you know, but when it comes to divorce, […]
Read More»Emotional Consequences of Divorce on Children May Not Be So Bad
- At December 04, 2013
- By Miles Mason
- In Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law
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Almost every Tennessee divorce will have an emotional impact on the children. The good news is that the negative emotional consequences of a marital break-up may not be long-lasting for kids, as many once feared. In a recent Scientific American article co-authored by psychology professors Hal Arkowitz (Univ. of Arizona) and Scott O. Lilienfeld (Emory […]
Read More»With Tennessee Divorce, a Lot of Things Happen Sometimes
- At November 20, 2013
- By Miles Mason
- In Child Support, Divorce
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To quote Shelby County, Tennessee, Circuit Court Judge Karen R. Williams, “a lot of things happen sometimes.” Yes, they certainly do. The fact is, just about everything imaginable can and does happen in a divorce and not just in Tennessee. Like Murphy’s Law, only more dramatic. Here are a couple examples to prove the point. […]
Read More»Is Your Spouse’s Bully of a Divorce Lawyer Making You Crazy?
- At October 30, 2013
- By Miles Mason
- In Divorce, Family Law
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Handling a Bully Divorce Lawyer. What Do Divorce Lawyers Do Who Are Bullies? How Do You Know When Another Lawyer Is Trying to Bully You? How Would You Advise Family Lawyers When Opposing a Bully Divorce Lawyer? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3ObqsPpB1cVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Navigating Bully Divorce Lawyers (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3ObqsPpB1c) See contact information below for […]
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