After an auto accident, making sure everyone is safe takes priority. However, if possible, gathering information about the incident while still on the scene can be extremely important. Collecting driver, witness and officer information could be invaluable if you need...
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What factors can impact a TN child custody verdict?
If you are a parent facing divorce, custody arrangements are probably one of your biggest concerns. In Tennessee, the court considers many factors when determining how parents should share childcare responsibilities after divorce, including both the financial and...
How do assets get classified in divorce?
When going through the divorce process, you likely have a lot of concerns about your assets. What do you get to keep, and what could you potentially lose? Understanding the classification of assets can help you figure this out. What is separate property? As The...
Is your inheritance separate property?
When going through divorce, you have a lot of complex things to worry about, such as asset division. This is one of the most contentious parts of divorce for many. You may thus have many questions related to the division of assets, like what sort of properties count...
What to cover in a Tennessee parenting plan
Unless there is a history of abuse or neglect, it generally benefits your child to spend time living in both parents' homes after a divorce or the end of a romantic relationship. If you and your child’s other parent decide to co-parent together in Tennessee, creating...
Can you change child support amounts?
Whether you make or receive payments, there are many reasons you may need to revisit your child support order over the years. What worked in the beginning may no longer be reasonable if your children's care expenses increase or if you experience a pay cut or job loss....
Can you survive internal decapitation?
Even though today's cars are safer than ever, motor vehicle accidents continue to injure an alarming number of Americans every single year. Unfortunately, one of the more catastrophic injuries anyone can suffer in a car crash is internal decapitation. Decapitation...
Fog and traffic crash hazards
On the road, it is pivotal for you to focus on any potential hazard that could lead to a crash. Debris on the road, ice, bad signage and very sharp turns cause many accidents. In addition, you should understand the various risk factors associated with driving during...
Are you eligible for an ex’s Social Security when you divorce?
After a Tennessee divorce, you may question whether you have enough set aside to retire comfortably now that you no longer have your one-time spouse to help. Many people in marriages sacrifice their own education or professional development so that their spouses may...
When does law enforcement have the right to search your vehicle?
If Tennessee traffic stops make you feel uneasy, you are in good company. For many people, seeing those blue lights flashing in the rearview leads to immediate anxiety, even if they are not doing anything wrong. However, knowing your legal rights with regard to search...