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For many people, the greatest joy of the holiday season is spending time with children. If you have a minor son or daughter and live apart from your co-parent, this time of year also presents challenges. Custody agreements include rules for holidays, but whether you are the primary residential parent or the alternative residential parent,… Read More »

Many people hesitate to call 911 when someone is experiencing a drug overdose because they fear being arrested on a controlled substance charge or a different type of offense. Tennessee’s Good Samaritan overdose law is designed to reduce that fear by providing limited immunity from certain drug charges for people who seek emergency medical assistance…. Read More »

You might presume that a last will and testament is the best, or only, way to distribute assets among loved ones upon your death. However, other options exist. Revocable living trusts are popular estate planning instruments for several reasons. These types of trusts offer great flexibility and can make things easier on your family when… Read More »

Many Tennessee parents assume that if they do not have primary custody of their child, they lose most of their parental rights. That generally is not the case. Even when one parent has significantly less parenting time than the other, Tennessee law typically grants both parents certain rights involving communication with their child and access… Read More »

Driving under the influence (DUI) charges are among the most serious traffic offenses prosecuted in Tennessee. They are crimes, rather than simple moving violations. However, the fact that you have been accused of drunk driving does not mean that you’ll be convicted. The state needs to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt, and there… Read More »

There are many reasons why responsible adults should draft a will, regardless of their personal wealth. Every person deserves to decide how the assets they’ve accumulated should be distributed, rather than leaving a legacy that is wholly determined by Tennessee’s intestacy laws. Unfortunately, even people who take the time to draw up a last will… Read More »

Separated or divorcing parents have the option of setting their own custody terms, and this is often the best path, even in cases involving serious emotional conflict or sharp disputes over other issues. Uncontested custody filings empower parents to have a stake in the arrangements that they’ll likely be living by for several years to… Read More »

It is understandable for people to be confused about the legality of marijuana use in the United States. Roughly half of all states permit recreational cannabis consumption, with more allowing the substance exclusively for medical purposes. Meanwhile, marijuana possession remains illegal under federal law, though the drug is being reclassified to Schedule III, which acknowledges… Read More »

Death is final, but the plans you make to distribute your assets after you are gone should be flexible. Your legal documents should be reviewed on a regular basis, because revisions might be warranted to reflect changes in your life. Relationships, finances and the law can shift dramatically over time, it’s best to be sure… Read More »

For approximately 50 years, Tennessee has allowed spouses to obtain a no-fault divorce. This means that a court can dissolve a marriage based on a declaration that irreconcilable differences exist between the parties. No proof of marital misconduct is required, though like many other states, Tennessee residents do have the option of pursuing a fault-based… Read More »