Assets of Retired TN Dentist Seeking Lower Alimony Must Be Considered
- At October 14, 2014
- By Miles Mason
- In After Divorce, Alimony
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Tennessee alimony modification law case summary following 42 years of marriage. Divorce and alimony modification law from the Court of Appeals. Deborah Evans Wilhoit v. Gary Dennis Wilhoit – Tennessee divorce alimony modification – seeking to reduce, lower or terminate alimony in Tennessee Gary and Deborah Wilhoit were divorced in 2011 after 42 years of […]
Read More»TN Alimony Found to Be Transitional and Modifiable
Tennessee alimony modification law case summary following 14 years of marriage. Divorce and alimony law from the Court of Appeals. Summer Ann-Michelle Miller v. Richard Anthony McFarland – Tennessee transitional alimony termination. Summer Miller and Richard McFarland were married in 1997 and had three minor children, one with special needs. They were divorced in 2011, […]
Read More»Alimony Has a Long History in Tennessee Divorce
- At August 25, 2014
- By Miles Mason
- In Alimony
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Tennessee alimony has a rich history, just as it does in many southern states. But have you wondered how alimony came about in the Volunteer State? Tennessee Alimony Then and Now To begin, alimony law made its way to America with the British colonists. Sailing across the Atlantic Ocean with English common law. The Chancery […]
Read More»TN Lawyer’s Alimony Obligation to MBA Wife Reduced
Tennessee alimony law case summary following 26 years of marriage. Divorce and alimony law from the Court of Appeals. Elizabeth Breckenridge Wheeler v. Joseph Robert Wheeler – Tennessee divorce alimony 26 years married Elizabeth and Joseph Wheeler were married in 1986. Both had graduated from Vanderbilt University and went on to earn graduate degrees. The […]
Read More»TN Wife Awarded $7,500 Alimony per mo. from Surgeon
- At July 29, 2014
- By Miles Mason
- In Alimony: 25+ Years Married, Divorce, Home
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Tennessee alimony law case summary following 29 years of marriage. Divorce and alimony law from the Court of Appeals. Mary Ann Layman v. Thomas Stuart Layman – Tennessee divorce alimony 29 years. Mary Ann and Thomas Layman were high school sweethearts and married in 1983. They both earned degrees from Tennessee Wesleyan College. After college, […]
Read More»Don’t Worry, Be Happy with Your Tennessee Divorce in 5 Easy Steps
- At June 02, 2014
- By Miles Mason
- In Divorce, Divorce Tips
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Is it possible to be happy and not worry about your Tennessee divorce? Tempered happiness perhaps, but the answer is “Yes.” With the right frame of mind going into the process, most people make it through divorce with mind, heart, and spirit intact. That is not to say that there will not be emotional challenges. […]
Read More»TN Mom Not Penalized for Helping Adult Son Transitional Alimony Kept
- At May 30, 2014
- By Miles Mason
- In Alimony Modification
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Tennessee alimony termination law case summary. Divorce and alimony law from the Court of Appeals. Rita Grace Tidwell Hickman v. Bobby Spencer Hickman – Tennessee transitional alimony modification case Rita and Bobby Hickman had been married for 21 years when the wife was granted a divorce on the grounds of inappropriate marital conduct. They had […]
Read More»What Is Divorce Mediation in Tennessee?
- At April 28, 2014
- By Miles Mason
- In Child Custody, Divorce, Mediation
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Mediation in Tennessee is a commonly used form of alternative dispute resolution, or ADR. In large part, the ADR option is intended to help avoid litigation. Essentially, mediation is an informal process to assist the parties in voluntarily resolving their legal disagreements. As professionals, mediators often help couples reach agreement on parenting plans and child […]
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 […]
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