When parents divorce in Tennessee, they are generally required to follow the state’s parenting plan law, unless an exception to their situation applies. A parenting plan essentially functions as a legally-enforceable guide to a family’s co-parenting obligations,...
In today's fast-paced world, families often find themselves navigating the challenges of co-parenting across state lines. Interstate co-parenting is when divorced or separated parents live in different states but share custody of their children. Therefore, this...
Tennessee, like just about every place else in the U.S., has a serious issue with fatal drug overdoses. Many of these deaths are preventable if the person overdosing gets medical attention quickly. That’s why Tennessee, like most states, has enacted a “Good Samaritan”...
Divorce can be a very stressful life experience. Things become even more difficult when children are involved. Subject to the terms of the divorce, the court may award one parent primary custody while the other is granted visitation rights. But divorce comes with its...
When it comes to drunk driving charges, every detail of your case matters, from the moment you were pulled over, arrested and later charged. Something that may appear insignificant at first, such as the legality of your stop, can significantly impact the outcome of...
As a parent of a special needs child, you’re no stranger to the unique challenges that come with raising a child who requires additional support. When faced with a child custody battle, these challenges can feel even more overwhelming. In any custody dispute, the...
You already understand the legal and financial consequences of a DUI conviction, but that is not the only way it can affect your life. Most fail to anticipate how embarrassed or humiliated they will feel after conviction. A DUI in Tennessee can also impact your...
Conflict in a divorce can arise due to different factors and child custody is among the leading ones. While decisions should be in the child's best interests, parents can have different opinions about what this means, and this can result in battles. The following are...
There is no denying the turbulent nature of divorce, especially when kids are involved. You have two parents who love their children and want what is best for them, but they may disagree on what “best” means. Family courts can and will make child custody decisions in...
Taking time to think through the value of the assets you own, which are likely to appreciate/depreciate over time, the cost to maintain them and what your life would be like if you no longer owned them is going to be vitally important as you plan for your divorce. ...
