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You Are Entitled To Temporary Support During Your Divorce
You’ve made the difficult decision to divorce, but suddenly the reality of the situation hits you — how will I pay my bills for the next several months? Don’t worry because in Tennessee, you are entitled to temporary support payments during the pendency of your divorce. We all know that a court case can take…
Read MoreWhat To Do In A Roadside Emergency
With the Fourth of July holiday fast approaching, more cars will be on the road than ever. Heavy travel time, unfortunately, means that more accidents will likely occur. One of the biggest dangers comes from unpredictable stops on a highway. Roadside emergencies can result from a flat tire, running out of gas, or a mechanical…
Read MoreWhat To Do If You’re Pulled Over On Suspicion Of DUI
If you’ve been out for a night on the town and suddenly see the infamous flashing red and blue lights behind you, it’s important that you don’t panic. Here are five tips to help you through the encounter: Try to act “normal”: This means using your turn signal and slowly pulling over in a safe…
Read MorePaternity in Tennessee
Establishing paternity, or identifying the legal father of a child, is very important to all parties involved: the child, the father, and the mother. It can give rights and benefits to all of them. From the father’s point of view, establishing paternity allows him to participate in his child’s life and obtain visitation or custody…
Read MoreAvoid These Common Divorce Mistakes
Divorce is a physically and emotionally draining experience. It’s a major life event with which most people have no previous experience. This combination often leads people to make common mistakes that result in longer, more expensive, and more painful litigation than is otherwise necessary. Here are some tips to help you avoid these mistakes: Be…
Read MorePlease Don’t Barter Your Kids For Bail Money
That seems like a ridiculous statement, we know. However, a father in Kingsport, Tennessee is accused of doing just that. He is charged with trying to sell his six-year-old daughter to get money to bond his girlfriend out of jail. And guess what the charges against his girlfriend are? You guessed it — child abuse…
Read MoreRecent U.S. Supreme Court Case Has Impact on Tennessee DUI Law
If you’ve been recently arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in Tennessee, your case may be helped by a decision of United States Supreme Court rendered last month on April 17. The case of Missouri v. McNeely is likely to have a large impact on DUI cases in Tennessee and other states. In McNeely,…
Read MoreBuying The House Before The Ring
You may have heard the old adage: first comes love, then comes marriage, then comes Mary with a baby carriage. And, after marriage, comes the house — that’s the order everyone is used to. According to a recent study by Coldwell Banker, the order of old has been upended. Many couples in serious relationships now…
Read MoreFive Ways To Help Your Teenager Cope With Divorce
Divorce is probably harder on teenagers than anyone else. The change brings about an abrupt end to their childhood, perhaps before they were ready. Often, the result is that teens act out in rebellion after a divorce and parents often have a hard time determining if the actions are part of normal adolescence or are…
Read MoreThat Traffic Ticket May Be More Serious Than You Think
If you’ve been cited for a traffic violation in Tennessee, you may think it is no big deal, throw the ticket in a drawer, and forget about it. Surprisingly, traffic tickets can add up to significant consequences for numerous drivers in certain situations. In Tennessee, most traffic tickets, such as speeding tickets, are classified as…
Read MoreAssembling Your A-List Divorce Team
Divorce can be a very stressful and confusing time. You are probably being bombarded with advice, some of it conflicting, and you may not know where to turn or who to trust. The best thing you can do to get through this trying time is to assemble a team of trusted experts who are experienced…
Read MoreThe Mysterious Case of the Missing Girl Scout Cookies
A Murfreesboro Girl Scouts Regional Director recently reported a theft totaling more than $30,000 to the police. The director reported that one of the volunteers who had access to the Girl Scouts accounts allegedly has been taking money out of the account and converting it for her own personal use since February 2012. The local…
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