What are Stepparents’ Rights in Divorce?
Divorce is hard on everyone. It can be especially hard on stepparents who invest a lot of time and love with the children of their spouse during the marriage. When the marriage ends, the biological parent in the marriage has custody rights of their children. Stepparents are often forced to stay on the sidelines while…
Read MoreSplit Custody – The Good and The Bad
Split custody arrangements essentially mean that siblings are separated so the one or more children live with one parent and the siblings live with another parent. Split custody is not the same as joint custody. In joint custody arrangements, the children spend time with both parents. Typically, the parent who has joint custody will have…
Read MoreWhat Is Reckless Driving?
Most traffic offenses specifically describe what constitutes a traffic offense. Drivers know they shouldn’t drive over the speed limit. They understand what it means to drive through a stop sign or drive through a red light. Reckless driving is, in many ways, a catch-all traffic offense. It essentially means that, in addition to any other…
Read MoreMay-December Marriages and Divorces
May-December romances always look great in the movies and on TV. In real life, they sometimes do work out for some couples. Sadly, many relationships between an older man and younger woman or vice versa do fail. According to a study done at Emory University of 3,000 married people: People who are about five years…
Read MoreDriving Under the Influence of Narcotics
The same law that makes driving under the influence of alcohol illegal also makes driving under the influence of narcotics illegal. The key differences between an alcohol DUI and a narcotics DUI are the proof required to show the driver was under the influence, the legal and factual defenses and ,to some degree, the penalties.…
Read MoreDivorce and Spouses with Disabilities
In some marriages, the couple married knowing that their partner was disabled. In other relationships, a spouse becomes disabled during the marriage. The disability may be due to an accident such as a car crash. Often, disabilities occur as spouses age. The wear and tear of life can cause physical and mental difficulties which can…
Read MoreEstate Planning Checklist for 2020
At the end of every calendar year, it’s a good idea to plan for the next. With that thought in mind, here are some suggestions for anyone with minor children, anyone is getting older, anyone who wants to reevaluate their wills, and anyone who has a relative or loved one with special needs. Reby Advisors…
Read MoreNew Study From New York Times Finds DUI Test Machines Are Not Accurate
It’s standard procedure for anyone the police suspect are driving their vehicle under the influence of alcohol (DUI) to require the driver take a breath test. Breath test devices aim to measure the blood alcohol content (BAC) at the time the test is given. Breath tests usually follow a failed field sobriety test. Breath test…
Read MoreGovernor Lee Repeals Habitual Motor Vehicle Offender Law
The state of Tennessee repealed the Habitual Motor Vehicle Offenders Act (HMVO) effective July 1, 2019. The HMVO, prior to its repeal, provided that the licenses of drivers who were labeled “habitual offenders” would be revoked for at least three years. Drivers could not obtain a restricted license during this time. Further, any driver who…
Read MoreCBD Oil in Tennessee: 2019 Legal Status
Customers can find CBD products almost everywhere – in retail stores, online, and even at medical offices. CBD oil products come in a variety of formats, like liquids, pills, lotions, in beverages, tinctures, and almost any type of way to ingest or apply a product that you can think of. Those who promote and sell…
Read MoreHow Do You Tell Your Spouse You Want a Divorce?
There are numerous legal issues that must be resolved when you file for a divorce – the grounds for the divorce, the division of the home and property, custody and child support, and alimony. As hard and complicated as the legal issues are, often the much tougher parts of any divorce are the emotional issues.…
Read MoreThe DUI School Education Requirement in Tennessee
Anyone convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or narcotics in Tennessee will suffer numerous penalties. They will have a conviction on their criminal records for the rest of their lives. Anyone convicted of a DUI: Could be sentenced to jail for some specific amount of time Will lose their driving privileges – normally…
Read MoreHow Can I Get Full Custody of My Children?
Tennessee, like most states, is trying to make shared custody of children the norm. There are two types of custody in Tennessee: Physical custody provides for where the child will live and sleep. It provides for the daily and weekly needs of the child such as feeding the child, seeing that the child goes to…
Read MoreCan You Be Charged with a Crime for Yelling at Someone?
Are there things you just can’t say without risking being charged with a crime? Do the manner and amount of the verbal attacks matter in determining if a crime has been committed? Do verbal threats ever cross the legal line? As with most issues, the answer is – probably not, but it depends. As with…
Read MoreHow Do You Get Around Town or to Work after a DUI in Tennessee?
If you’ve been convicted of a DUI or an implied consent violation, your driving privileges will likely be suspended. Subsequent convictions or violations will normally result in longer suspensions. Under certain conditions, someone convicted of a DUI or an implied consent violation may be able to obtain a restricted license. Otherwise, they will need to…
Read MoreResponsibility for Medical Debt When Spouses Divorce
Medical debt in Tennessee is generally treated under the equitable division guidelines of the state. In short, this means that bills acquired before the spouses were married are the responsibility of the individual spouses. If a wife has a medical bill for treatments for the flu that she incurred before the marriage, then she is…
Read MoreIs an Emotional Affair Considered Adultery in Tennessee?
Here’s a scenario that’s more common than rare: Person A signs up for a social media platform, and reconnects with an Old Flame. Person A and the Old Flame end up talking, then flirting, and then professing their love for one another. Person A goes home and tells his or her spouse that he or…
Read MoreFighting Charges of “Driving while High” in Tennessee
Driving under the influence of drugs in Tennessee is a serious crime. You can be charged with a DUI – Driving under the Influence – if an officer believes that you are impaired while behind the wheel. You may face these charges even if you are taking a legally prescribed medication. Our attorneys will begin…
Read MoreChanging Your Estate Plan After Your Divorce
If you have gone through a divorce in Tennessee, you know just how challenging the entire process can be. There’s so much to do during the process that you might not even think about updating your estate plan. We cannot stress just how important it is that you update these documents after your divorce, so…
Read MoreWhat Are Red Flag Gun Laws?
Early in August, President Donald Trump called for nationwide red flag laws in an effort to prevent mass shootings. Red flag laws – or Extreme Risk laws – allow law enforcement “to intervene in order to temporarily prevent someone in crisis from accessing firearms.” Aside from trying to prevent mass shootings, red flag gun laws…
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