Uncontested, Mutually Agreed Divorces for Tennessee Spouses
In Tennessee, there is no special status for an “agreed divorce.” It is a term created by the Supreme Court of Tennessee to describe for the general public how to proceed (and really when to proceed) with representing yourself in a divorce case with very little conflict between the parties. Embedded in the forms and […]
Read More»5 Advantages of Filing First in My Tennessee Divorce
- At June 17, 2013
- By Miles Mason
- In Divorce, Divorce Tips, Pre-divorce Planning
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Should I file for divorce first? What are the advantages of filing for divorce first? Why is it better to file for divorce first? Does it matter who files for divorce first? Filing for Divorce First in Tennessee In any Tennessee divorce, one spouse or the other will file the complaint and get the ball […]
Read More»When Is a Tennessee Spouse Entitled to Rehabilitative Alimony?
- At May 26, 2013
- By Miles Mason
- In Alimony: 0-9 Years Married, Divorce, Home
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Tennessee alimony law case summary following 8 years of marriage. Divorce and alimony law from the Tennessee Court of Appeals. Note: this is the second Blog article on this case. Lori Ann Bates V Stephen Lee Bates – Tennessee Divorce Law – Married 8 years In the case of Bates v. Bates, the husband appealed the […]
Read More»Fayette County, Tennessee Transitional Alimony, No Rehab Necessary
Tennessee’s Transitional Alimomy For the Fayette County, Tennessee spouse who considers divorce, the possibility of transitional alimony is worthy of discussion with a knowledgeable Tennessee divorce attorney. This is the last installment in a four-part series about our state’s alimony law. We’ve taken on each of the following support awards codified in T.C.A. § 36-5-121: […]
Read More»Requesting Lump Sum Alimony in Tennessee Divorce
- At May 01, 2013
- By Miles Mason
- In Alimony, Divorce, Spousal Support
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A request for lump sum alimony in a Germantown, Tennessee, divorce may be awarded for the long-term financial support of a spouse. This is the second installment in a four-part series on Tennessee alimony law covering: 1. Periodic Alimony (Alimony in Futuro) 2. Lump Sum Alimony (Alimony in Solido) 3. Rehabilitative Alimony 4. Transitional Alimony […]
Read More»Alimony in Your Tennessee Divorce?
There are three basics that Memphis, Tenn., divorce attorneys share with clients concerned about alimony awards. One, the court may order a spouse to make financial support payments in the form of alimony to the other spouse. Two, if alimony is not awarded as part of the divorce, then it cannot be sought or petitioned […]
Read More»Tennessee Doctor’s Wife Rehab Alimony Award Lowered Due to Math Error
Tennessee law case summary on alimony in Tennessee divorce and family law from the Tennessee Court of Appeals. Trial court’s alimony award was overturned because it was too high. Note: This is the second article on this case. Shandra Kay Hattaway v. Kevin Todd Hattaway – Tennessee Rehabilitative Alimony Law – 19 Years Married Shandra Kay Hattaway, the […]
Read More»Tennessee Wife Receives $8,000 a Month in Rehabilitative Alimony
Tennessee law case summary on alimony in Tennessee divorce and family law from the Tennessee Court of Appeals. Kathryn A. Duke v Harold W. Duke III – Tennessee Rehabilitative Alimony Law – 16 Years + Married |Note: this is the second case summary on alimony in this blog. Kathryn A. Duke, the wife and Harold […]
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