Photo of the Week: Hawk at Pinckney Island
Photo of the Week: Hawk at Pinckney Island
Read MorePresumption of Gift of Separate Property Rebutted in Jackson, Tennessee Divorce: Harper v. Harper
Facts: The parties divorced after six years of marriage. Prior to the marriage, Wife owned three tracts of real estate. Six months into the marriage, Wife signed quitclaim deeds jointly titling the properties with Husband. Wife testified she never wanted to transfer any interest in the properties to Husband. She said Husband harassed and berated her […]
Read MoreLong-Term Alimony Changed to Transitional Alimony in Clinton, Tennessee Divorce: Finstad v. Finstad
When should long-term alimony be awarded in Tennessee?
Read MorePhoto of the Week: Smoky Mountain Stream
Photo of the Week: Smoky Mountain Stream
Read MoreModern Love: How the Internet Has Transformed the Search for Love and Partnership
This article in The Economist is interesting. Modern Love How the Internet Has Transformed the Search for Love and Partnership The internet has transformed the way people work and communicate. It has upended industries, from entertainment to retailing. But its most profound effect may well be on the biggest decision that most people make—choosing a […]
Read MoreGrandparents Lose Custody in Lewisburg, Tennessee: In re Christian S.
When can a parent’s right to custody of their child be defeated by a grandparent or other nonparent in Tennessee?
Read MorePhoto of the Week: Autumn in the Smoky Mountains
Photo of the Week: Autumn in the Smoky Mountains
Read MoreTwitter Results in Judicial Recusal in Nashville, Tennessee Divorce: Beaman v. Beaman
When must a Tennessee judge recuse him or herself from presiding over a divorce?
Read MoreDismissal of Parenting Plan Modification Reversed In Franklin, Tennessee: Gordon v. Gordon
At what point during a custody trial can a Tennessee court dismiss a party’s lawsuit?
Read MorePhoto of the Week: Happy Halloween from the Tennessee Trashcan!
Photo of the Week: Happy Halloween from the Tennessee Trashcan!
Read MoreLeave Those Kids Alone: “Helicopter Parenting” Linked to Behavioral Problems
Children whose parents are over-controlling “helicopter parents” when they are toddlers are less able to control their emotions and impulses as they get older apparently leading to more problems with school, new research suggests.
Read MoreJudgment Affirmed after No-Show in Cookeville, Tennessee Divorce: Jackson v. Jackson
Facts: Husband filed for divorce after 25 years of marriage, and Wife filed a counter-complaint. After the trial had been rescheduled four times and Husband’s third lawyer withdrew, on August 31 the trial court rescheduled the trial for October 31, i.e., 60 days later and five years after the complaint for divorce was filed, and said […]
Read MorePhoto of the Week: Little Blue Heron Family
Photo of the Week: Little Blue Heron Family
Read MoreOrder Drafted by Attorney Leads to Reversal of Termination of Parental Rights in Memphis, Tennessee: In re Marneasha D.
When can a Tennessee court use an order prepared by a lawyer?
Read MoreNo-Show Attorney Leads to Parental Relocation in Memphis, Tennessee: Allen v. Allen
What can a Tennessee court do if a parent and the parent’s attorney don’t show up for the trial?
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