When you do not follow a custody order in Tennessee, you face serious potential consequences. Tennessee courts determine custody based on a child’s best interests and regular, meaningful time with each parent is generally assumed to be in a child’s best interest. If...
In our state, many people assume that co-parenting is the default path forward after separation. While co-parenting works for some families, it is not the only approach legally recognized. Tennessee law accommodates various parenting strategies tailored to minimize...
What seemed futuristic in sci-fi movies and books only a few decades ago is nearing reality when it comes to certain technologies and advancements. While progress and advancements provide many benefits and positives to society, when it comes to Artificial Intelligence...
Parents frequently ask whether one parent can obtain a child’s passport without informing or securing permission from the other parent. The answer depends on various factors, including the family’s legal status and custody orders. Consent requirements for children...
Even at lower speeds, motor vehicle accidents may cause motorists an injury called whiplash. Medical professionals and others may also describe whiplash as neck strain. The rapid back-and-forth movement of one’s body after an accident causes whiplash. Whiplash...
Regardless of which side of the fence you’re on, a child support order can have a tremendous impact on your life. If you’re a custodial parent, the amount of support you receive can shape the life you’re able to build for your child and mold what their overall...
A recent analysis determined which Memphis intersections were the worst in terms of auto accidents. People who use these roads should be cognizant of the dangers they face. If they have already been in an accident, it is imperative to understand their rights to make a...
A lot of the focus in your estate planning will be centered on the distribution of your assets. While you might have an idea of how you want your distribution scheme to play out, things don’t always go according to plan. In fact, in some instances, disgruntled family...
As difficult as ending a marriage is, it's important to initiate the divorce process correctly. In Tennessee, this means meeting certain specific requirements to begin the divorce process and then following the necessary steps. Starting the divorce process can feel...
A DUI conviction in Tennessee comes with many serious consequences. In addition to fines, driver’s license suspension and jail time, a DUI conviction on your record means you face potential employment and educational barriers. Your professional and personal reputation...