In the case of Trigg v Trigg, (No. E2014-00860-COA-R3-CV. Jan 5, 2015), the court finds that Husband was not under duress in signing a contract due to the fact that Wife used dismissal of Order of Protection violations as leverage. Further, the Court of Appeals found Husband’s appeal frivolous and awarded Wife fees expended in
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TRIAL COURT’S FAILURE TO PROVIDE PROPER FACTS AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW LEADS TO REMAND
In Clark v. Clark (No. M2013-02632-COA-R3-CV, Dec. 30, 2014), the Court of Appeals sends a trial court’s decision back to the issuing judge for additional findings of fact and conclusions of law. Facts In this case, he parties divorced in 2012 and in December of that year, Mother received 2 DUIs. Father then petitioned for
Read MoreDEFAULT DIVORCE OVERTURNED DUE TO LACK OF NOTICE
In the matter of Farley v. Farley, (No. M2014-00814-COA-R3-CV– February 2, 2015), Husband appeals the court’s judgment granting Wife a divorce while Husband was incarcerated on the grounds that he was not given fair opportunity to participate in the hearing or process. Facts Wife filed a petition for divorce in April of 2013, citing irreconcilable
Read MoreMENTAL INSTABILITY OUTWEIGHS VIOLATION OF COURT ORDER IN PARENTING DETERMINATION
In the case of Hughes v. Hughes, No. M2013-01558-COA-R3-CV (Tenn. Ct. App., Dec. 16, 2014), the Court of Appeals had to decide on co-parenting in a case involving mental instability by one parent and violation of a court order by the other. Facts Husband and Wife separated in 2011, with Wife filing a complaint for
Read MoreTRIAL COURT APPLIES INCORRECT LEGAL STANDARD REGARDING MODIFICATION OF PARENTING PLAN
In the case of Teven A., No. M2013-02519-COA-R3-JV, (Tenn. Ct. App., Dec. 29, 2014), Father appeals the Juvenile Court on issues of child support. Son was born to Mother and Father in 2005. Mother and Father were not married. In November of 2005, a parenting schedule was set by the Juvenile Court. Father was granted
Read MoreDoctor and Wife Allegedly Responsible for 7 Overdose Deaths at “Pill Mill” in Ohio
Dayton, Ohio – In December of 2014, David Kirkwood, 59, and Beverly Kirkwood, 47, were indicted on numerous counts of conspiracy, distributing prescription pills, and health care fraud. Federal Agents raided the couple’s office in October on suspicion that the location was being used at a “pill mill,” providing controlled substances in large amounts to
Read MoreCare All Companies pay $25 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations
According to a press release from the Department of Justice, Care All Management LLC and its affiliates have agreed to pay $25 million plus interest to the United States and the State of Tennessee to resolve allegations that Care All violated the False Claims Act by submitting false healthcare billings to Medicare and Medicaid. This
Read MoreWhat is an Arraignment or Initial Appearance?
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Read More2 Biggest Mistakes Made by Those Under Investigation or Who’ve Been Arrested for Criminal Activities
Click below to see my new video on the 2 Biggest Mistakes Made by Those Under Investigation or Who’ve Been Arrested for Criminal Activities. Make sure you or your loved ones aren’t making these mistakes.
Read MoreKevin Scott Thibault Sentenced For Forgery Of Signature Of A U.S. District Court Judge And Mail Fraud
On Dec. 18, 2014, Knoxville resident Kevin Scott Thibault, 49, was sentenced to 60 months in prison for forgery and 72 months for mail fraud. He was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $380,340.12 and given three years of probation upon release. Thibault pled guilty to forging the signatures of U.S. District
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