Posts by Adrian Altshuler
Major Reasons Marriages Fail
A recent Huffington Post article reviewed why marital relationships fail. Our divorce lawyers represent spouses and parents who are struggling with their marriage. Some marriages can be saved with communication and work. When the marriage can’t be saved, we guide wives and husbands through the divorce process. Often divorce disputes can be settled amicably –…
Read More“Bird Nesting” Child Custody in Tennessee
One of the most important and difficult issues that come up during a divorce is child custody. Divorcing parents must decide the terms for custody, whether it will be joint or sole custody, a schedule for parenting time, and they need to do it in a way that disrupts their children’s lives as little as…
Read MorePublic Intoxication at Bonnaroo
Tickets went on sale in January for this year’s Bonnaroo festival, once again held at the Farm in Manchester from June 7 to June 10. The lineup for 2018 is another group of heavy hitters, with Eminem, The Killers, and Muse as headliners. Sturgill Simpson, Bassnectar, Nile Rodgers & Chic, Sheryl Crow, Paramore, Kaskade and…
Read More7 Missteps That Could Cost You Custody of Your Children
Not being awarded custody of your children, or losing custody of them, is easier than you think. The court’s priority is to make decisions in the best interest if the child. As a parent who desires to get custody of their child in a divorce, if you keep the child’s best interests – not your…
Read MoreWhat Not to Do at Bonnaroo if You Want to Avoid Getting Arrested
As we prepare for another season of Bonnaroo, which will kick off on June 7th through the 10th on “The Farm” in Manchester, Tennessee, we want to share some useful (we hope) tips for Bonnoroovians to help make their festival experience as memorable (in a good way) and fun as they hoped it would be.…
Read MoreIs Your Social Media Habit Crippling Your Criminal Defense?
Whether you have been charged with DUI, drug crimes, or with any other type of crime in Tennessee, while you are waiting for your court date you might wonder whether it is OK for you to continue to update your social media accounts. The answer is no in the strongest possible way. You have been…
Read MoreDo Personal Breathalyzers Prevent or Promote Drinking and Driving?
If you get pulled over by law enforcement on suspicion of drunk driving, the law enforcement officer might have you blow into a breathalyzer to see if it detects alcohol in your system. But what if you could know before you start the car, when you are ready to leave the bar or a house…
Read MoreWhat Happens If You Refuse a Drunk Driving Breath Test in Tennessee
Tennessee drivers sometimes think that refusing a breath test, blood test or urine test is a good option. In most cases, it is not. Tennessee has an implied consent law which holds that if a police officer has probable cause to believe you were driving while intoxicated, then you consent to a chemical analysis of…
Read MoreWhat are Some of the Most Common Criminal Charges at Bonnaroo?
The hardcore among you already know and are already preparing for the 2018 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. The 2018 lineup was just announced and as usual, does not disappoint. With Eminem, Future, the Killers, Muse Bassnectar, Khalid, Bon Iver and so many more set to perform this summer, the 17th annual edition of the…
Read MoreVirtual Visitation: How Technology Helps Divorced Parents Stay Close to Their Kids
One of the most difficult and emotionally fraught parts of a divorce is the issue of child custody. Working through the details of custody, visitation, and parenting plans can be some of the most frustrating and intense parts of your divorce agreement. However, it is important to remember that everything is for the benefit of…
Read MoreTennessee Has the 10th Highest Divorce Rate in the Nation
“Until death do us part” is a lovely sentiment, but in today’s world, not a realistic one. More people are getting divorced than they did several decades ago, for myriad reasons—we are living longer, more women are financially independent, and divorce is no longer as taboo as it once was. It is likely you knew…
Read MoreUnderstanding Father’s Rights in Your Tennessee Divorce
Fathers may feel guilty when seeking a divorce in Tennessee if they have children they want to remain actively involved with raising. It’s important to understand your rights as a father in your divorce, especially because a marital split does not in any way mean you are foregoing your paternity rights. If you want to…
Read MoreMaking Sense of Tennessee’s DMV Point System
Some states, including Tennessee, have instituted a points system for motorists. If you hold a state driver’s license from Tennessee, you are subject to this system. Points are awarded to you as demerits of a sort if you commit a driving or traffic infraction. These points are associated with your driver’s license number, so if…
Read MoreCongratulations, Adrian Altshuler, on Your Latest Award!
The Law Offices of Adrian H. Altshuler & Associates is proud to announce that firm founder Adrian Altshuler has recently been named a Silver Client Champion by Martindale-Hubbell. The Client Champion awards are a new way to “recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity…
Read MoreGuardianship vs. Adoption: Which One Is Right For You?
Making a decision about the caretaking of a child can be one of the most rewarding yet difficult undertakings. If you are charged with the care of a child, you have serious decisions to make that will affect this young life for years to come. You will have to decide whether guardianship or adoption is…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Establishing Paternity in Tennessee
Establishing paternity doesn’t always mean that you are the biological father of a child. Paternity, as a term, does mean fatherhood; but in the family law of Tennessee’s legal sense, establishing paternity is actually the act of determining a child’s “legal” father. Fathers, whether they are biological parents or not, have both rights and obligations…
Read MoreDUI by Consent in Tennessee a Risk for Vehicle Owners
You don’t have to be driving under the influence to be arrested for your first, second, or third DUI in Tennessee. If you’ve let someone drive your vehicle who is knowingly intoxicated, state law provides for charging car owners with a DUI by consent (also called DUI by proxy). Most of the time, DUI by…
Read MoreParental Kidnapping and Family Law in Tennessee
This past May, a woman from Memphis temporarily lost custody of her young toddler son during a difficult divorce. In June, the woman was arrested in Michigan for kidnapping. But it gets worse. When she was found in a Dearborn, Michigan hotel room, not only was her son kidnapped, but so was the boy’s 30-year-old…
Read More700 Pounds of Marijuana Seized in Dickson Country Traffic Stop
It is common knowledge that marijuana is illegal in Tennessee, as well as a federally prohibited Schedule I substance. It’s also well known that many Tennesseans smoke or grow marijuana, and that this doesn’t necessarily make them hardened criminals. Decriminalization efforts in Nashville and Memphis have been getting traction since late last year, but the…
Read MoreIs Your Former Spouse Padding Their Expenses to Get Higher Alimony?
Divorce is a difficult time emotionally and can also be financially complex. When one spouse is ordered to pay the divorcing spouse alimony, financial documents and evidence must be prepared, and expenses are considered by the court. When expenses reported are disingenuous however, it presents a problem under Tennessee law, as well as for the…
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