When you have kids, child custody and child support can become two highly contentious issues. The outcome of these matters can have a tremendous impact on your relationship with your child and your financial stability. But if you want to protect your interests as well...
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Recovering compensation and damages following a motor vehicle accident
When it comes to getting to and from destinations, residents in Tennessee often choose motor vehicles as their primary mode of transportation. As such, the roads frequently have daily traffic. While many motorists can get to their destination without issue, this could...
Why would I want to avoid probate court?
Probate court has gotten somewhat of a bad reputation across the country. Many people in the Greater Memphis area on both sides of the state line may want to avoid it because they think it is expensive and time-consuming. Indeed, probate proceedings can cost a lot in...
Some professionals simply can’t afford a DUI
Tennessee’s law imposes strict punishments for drunk driving even on those who have no prior criminal history. Moreover, in Tennessee, a DUI is a criminal offense that will go on a person’s criminal record. The criminal penalties alone can be reason enough to fight a...
Can my ex take our child international?
A scan of any dating website or app will show that the one trait that we all seem to share is a love of travel. However, that does not mean that a divorced Memphis, Tennessee, parent can take their children internationally on a whim. Limited area of travel Indeed,...
Maternal gatekeeping and child custody
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,...
Understanding alimony in Tennessee
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...
Recent uptick in reckless driving is a concerning trend
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...
Don’t forget to update your will after a divorce
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...
We can help with Tennessee divorce
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 &...