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Family & Divorce
Dad Jailed for 6 Months After Thousands of Abusive Texts
Tennessee case summary on custody and contempt in divorce.
Texts from ex-husband warrant change in custody and 6 months in jail for contempt..
Emily Ruth Hughes v. Lucas Hughes
The parents in this Clark County, Tennessee, case were divorced in…
Should Separating or Divorcing Couples File Joint Tax Returns?
For married couples facing separation and/or divorce, filing a joint income tax return can offer significant financial advantages and can be a powerful tool for couples looking to optimize their tax outcomes. While individual tax circumstances vary, many couples find…
Mom Has Right to Discovery of Dad’s Inheritance in Child Support Dispute
Tennessee child support case summary on discovery in family law.
Mom has right to see discovery about dad’s inheritance in child support contest.
Lisa L. Collins. V. Sean R. Harrison
The parties to this Davidson County, Tennessee case were the…
The Story of Divorce. How It Has Evolved, and Where It Is Going.
Every experience has a story, even the unpleasant ones. The story, or even the entity of marriage and divorce, whether our own or “divorce” at large, evolves with time. A simple fact is that the longer we have been around,…
Mom Allowed to Relocate, Despite Court Applying Wrong Statute
Tennessee child custody case summary on relocation.
Mom allowed to relocate, even though court looked at wrong statute.
Gabriel Calleja v. Whitney Bradfield
The parties in this Knox County, Tennessee, case were the unwed parents of a child born in 2017. …
Retrospective Application of New Law Reversed in Memphis, Tennessee Parenting Dispute: In re Henry W.H.
When can a change in the law apply to cases that are already pending in Tennessee?
Forensic Frenzy: Can Anyone Afford a Forensic Analysis for Support?
I recall vividly the first support case I tried where my opposing counsel attempted to show that my client earned more income than he reported. It was almost 40 years ago, and my client certainly did have a habit of…
Illinois Divorce Lawyer: Nonmarital and Marital Property
A “source of funds” rule refers to a legal principle, primarily used in divorce proceedings, that determines whether a property should be classified as marital or separate based on the origin of the funds used to acquire or improve it; essentially,…
Husband’s Appeal Tossed Out When He Fails to Follow Rule in Brief
Tennessee case summary on property classification and division in divorce.
Husband’s appeal tossed out when he fails to follow rule requiring table of assets of separate and marital property in brief.
Laura Adams v. Timothy Adams, Sr.
The wife in…