Post-divorce, childless ex-couples have the options to completely part ways and never see each other again. However, post-divorce, parents do not have this option. They will likely spend the rest of their lives interacting with each other in one way or another. And,...
Alimony can be crucial for helping people meet their needs after a divorce. In this blog post, we will discuss some of the basics of alimony and when it may be necessary to a divorce. First, let's address the basics of property division. Property division in Tennessee...
We all know how to drive safely, but sometimes our circumstances get the best of us. Maybe we’re frustrated, tired, running late or simply use poor judgment when behind the wheel. Still, it is more important than ever to avoid reckless driving, a problem that seems to...
Once your divorce is final, you might feel like the hard part is over. You and your spouse have divided your property and separated your finances, and you are ready to move on with your life. An important task it is easy to overlook after your divorce is updating your...
The idea of divorce is scary. Indeed, divorce is often described as the death of a marriage as it is the death of the “we” and the reformation of the “I.” It is your second chance at a new life, and change is scary. And, the attorneys at Dowden, Worley, Jewell &...
If you’re reading this blog post, you’re probably worried about your child being exposed to parental substance abuse when spending time with your ex. This is a legitimate concern. A child who is exposed to an environment where drug or alcohol abuse is present can be...
A conviction for drinking and driving in Tennessee carries relatively mild penalties if you have a clean prior record. But not so mild that you should not take the matter seriously. For one thing, state law requires a sentence of at least 48 hours in jail, though the...
Most people in Tennessee know that it is illegal to drive when they are under the influence of alcohol and have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) above 0.08%. However, it is not uncommon for people to feel like their BAC is under the legal limit. They may have had a...
Halloween this year fell on a Monday, and perhaps you were trick-or-treating in Memphis with your child when you were struck by a car. This is a tragic but not unheard-of scenario. Halloween can be a deadly time for pedestrians. The statistics on Halloween crashes...
Tennessee parents starting the custody process often have many questions about what to expect. After filing your custody petition, you will be asked by the court to submit a parenting plan. Child custody in Tennessee, as in many states, centers around what is in the...