by Morgan Smith | Jun 3, 2016 | Contested Divorce, Divorce Lawyer, Post-Divorce Modification
“However, “a “change in circumstance” with regard to the parenting schedule is a distinct concept from a “change in circumstance” with regard to the identity of the primary residential parent.” Massey-Holt v. Holt, 255 S.W.3d 603, 607...
by Morgan Smith | May 17, 2016 | Contested Divorce, Divorce Lawyer
In Grant v. Grant, which came out of Montgomery County (Clarksville), the Court was tasked with the equitable distribution of assets and liabilities in a high asset divorce, and to set alimony. This is a good example of why settlement can be a good idea. In Grant,...
by Morgan Smith | May 9, 2016 | Contested Divorce, Divorce Lawyer, Family Law, Post-Divorce Modification
More affirmation that the material change standard for a change of primary parent determination is more strict than just your standard schedule modification: Angela Newberry v. Jeremy Newberry. Here, Father accused Mother of not supporting the children in their...
by Morgan Smith | Apr 3, 2016 | Contested Divorce, Divorce Lawyer
Very good and interesting case that originated out of Bradley County and has a new opinion from the Court of Appeals – in Merkel v. Merkel, the maternal grandfather intervened in the divorce action to protect his interests and likewise to keep a spouse from...
by Morgan Smith | Mar 3, 2016 | Contested Divorce, Divorce Lawyer, Family Law
The Court of Appeals has upheld a decision out of Clarksville which named the Mother the Primary Residential Parent with 183 days and Father the Alternate Residential Parent with 182 days and a week on week off schedule. In Barry Spencer v. Christina Spencer, the...
by Morgan Smith | Feb 29, 2016 | Child Support, Divorce Lawyer, Post-Divorce Modification
We have a new opinion about modifications of child support. Child support is one of the more common areas of post-divorce modifications. People change incomes, insurance and day care amounts change, and most importantly your child support does not automatically stop...
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