If you have a child, you undoubtedly understand the importance of strapping him or her into a size-appropriate car seat. After all, not only do car seats increase your child's chances of surviving a car accident, but Tennessee law also requires you to use one....
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Tennessee senators debate medical marijuana bill
At the time of writing, a total of 36 states have opted to legalize cannabis in some form or another. For the other states, that means taking a look at their own cannabis laws and deciding whether to join the pack or not. As WTVC News reports, Tennessee lawmakers had...
Should you try bird nesting?
When looking into potential options to help you through a divorce, you might come across bird nesting. This relatively up-and-coming option has a lot to offer, and it appeals to many families that still have a desire to co-parent. But will bird nesting work for you?...
How can you cope with your divorce emotionally?
Divorce can affect your finances, your family life, and your emotions. That is why it is crucial to find health coping mechanisms during divorce. Keeping your emotions in check can help you make decisions that are in your best interest, while also reducing stress....
What factors determine a fair and equitable property settlement?
When you divorce in Tennessee, the law requires you and your about-to-be former spouse to divide your marital property fairly and equitably between the two of you. However, as FindLaw points out, this does not mean that you necessarily need to divide this property in...
When can a court terminate parental rights?
The termination of parental rights is not something a court does without serious consideration. The general stance of the state is that children deserve to have both parents in their lives. However, there are times when not having one parent involved is what is best...
What exactly is distracted driving?
As a driver, it is important to maintain road safety for yourself and everyone else alongside you. Of course, this is easier said than done. It is difficult if not impossible to know and counteract every single danger on the road. However, you can take steps to ensure...
What is divorce season?
Within the family court system, people may talk about divorce season or the period of the year when the number of divorces seems to peak. There is a prevailing thought that this occurs after the new year in January. According to The New York Times, divorce does follow...
Exactly how dangerous is distracted driving?
Most cars on the road today weigh between 2,900 pounds and 5,600 pounds, with tractor-trailers tipping the scales at up to 80,000 pounds. Consequently, it is not difficult to understand why a collision with a car, truck, SUV or semi-truck may leave you with...
Legal status of kratom in Tennessee
Kratom is a psychoactive substance with the potential to cause both stimulant and sedative effects, depending on the dosage. It has no accepted medical use in the United States, but there are currently no federal controls on it. Several states have laws on the books...