Prior to the Thanksgiving holiday, AAA predicted that a record number of people will travel more than 50 miles to celebrate this year’s feast. If their prediction holds, then the number of people traveling to Thanksgiving destinations will approach 80 million and will...
Going through a divorce is a major life event that can significantly affect your estate plan. If you are in Memphis, Tennessee, and facing a divorce, it is important to understand how this change impacts your estate planning documents and what steps you should take to...
Most Tennessee residents will affirm that the estate planning process is not enjoyable. Not many want to think about their death and all the potential future events, most of them upsetting or tragic. This might be why some avoid the process until later in life....
The days are getting shorter as winter gets closer. Also, with Daylight Savings Time ending for the year in early November, many Memphis residents will be traveling both to and from work in the dark or, at best, in the twilight. Those who operate vehicles on...
In Tennessee, many parents wonder if they can use evidence of bad parenting in their child custody case. And, the answer is often, yes. Evidence that demonstrates a parent’s inability to provide a safe, stable and nurturing environment can have a significant impact on...
Getting pulled over for DUI is a scary experience for any driver. A DUI conviction means a criminal record and all the consequences that come along with it, such as fines, loss of your driver’s license, potential jail time and damage to your professional and personal...
In Tennessee family law cases, child custody is often one of the most complex aspects to address. Frequently, both parents are lobbying to have primary custody. Unfortunately, the child can be caught in the middle. It is important to bear in mind how the child will be...
Our readers in Tennessee may know that they need an estate plan, but they may not know where to start. From complex asset management to so-called simple wills, estate planning is for everyone. Estate planning basics As a recent news article on this topic noted, estate...
The moments after a car accident can be incredibly confusing, disorienting and traumatizing. Your immediate focus is likely to be on treating injuries, ensuring everyone’s safety and assessing the damage to vehicles. In the days following the accident, you might start...
Tennessee courts consider several factors when determining custody. These factors are based on what is in the best interest of the child. There are two types of custody: joint custody and physical custody. Joint custody refers to a guardian's legal right to make...