Even Celebrities Fight Over Child Support
Nothing is guaranteed in life other than death and taxes, right? Your job — whatever that may be — is not exempt from that rule. Success isn’t a single goal, and what it means for you and the life you lead can and probably will change several times over the years. Whether you simply decide…
Read MoreBonnaroo Returns for 2022 with Plenty of Music
The Bonnaroo Festival, held in Manchester, Tennessee returns after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. The festival is scheduled from June 16 through June 19 and is expected to draw close to 100,000 people from all over the United States. As you plan your trip to Manchester, it’s important to note what is and…
Read MoreKelly Clarkson Ordered to Pay Child Support in Divorce from Brandon Blackstock
It isn’t unusual to hear about celebrities getting divorced. It is well known that marriages of the rich and famous do not often last long, and when they end, things can get complicated. They have a lot of assets and properties, and there isn’t always a prenup to determine what goes to whom. And just…
Read MoreDo You Really Need a Defense Lawyer for a Traffic Ticket?
It is easy to think of a traffic ticket as no big deal. Perhaps you parked on the wrong side of the road on the wrong day, or maybe you were going a little faster than you realized down the highway. It happens to almost everyone. However, you may want to be a bit more…
Read MoreWhat Is “Bentley’s Law,” the New Drunk Driving Bill in TN?
A new bill is about to be passed in Tennessee that would further deter drivers from drinking before getting behind the wheel of a vehicle. Under House Bill 1834, known as Bentley’s Law, “if a parent of a minor child dies at the hands of a drunk driver, the convicted drunk driver is then responsible…
Read MoreAm I On the Hook for Child Support if I Didn’t Know I Had a Child?
The popular online forum Reddit recently highlighted a post from a man facing an interesting personal and legal challenge, asking for advice and comments after he found out he was the father of a five-year-old boy. First, let’s look at the players in this story (names are all changed for anonymity): Joe, the Reddit poster…
Read MoreModern Grifter Anna Sorokin and Her Crimes
Fake heiress Anna Sorokin, also known as Anna Delvey, made a name for herself as a Manhattan socialite, scamming friends, associates, banks, and hotels during her time in New York until her arrest in 2017. With a New Yorker article and a Netflix series detailing her crime spree and resulting legal woes, the country became…
Read MoreHow to Have a Clean Divorce
When you think of divorce, your mind probably goes to the negative aspects that come with it. You may think of lengthy courtroom procedures and heated arguments. While this may be the case in some divorces, not every divorce is battle worthy of a Netflix movie. While there may be some areas of contention, there…
Read MoreCannabis Edibles Are Making Kids Sick
The legalization of cannabis is becoming more common across the nation, for medical and recreational purposes. As a result, children are inadvertently ingesting marijuana and becoming seriously ill. On the national scale, these incidents are increasing. There were a reported 187 marijuana edible exposure cases for children 12 years and younger in 2016. In 2020,…
Read MoreIn Modern Divorce, No One Moves Out
When you hear the word divorce, do you think of going to war with your ex? In today’s day and age, this is no longer the case for many couples. in fact, some couples may not appear divorced at all, because they’re still sharing the family home. A recent essay in the New York Times…
Read MoreLicense Plate Readers Lead to Drug Bust in Lebanon, TN
Earlier this month, Lebanon police officers made an arrest that theoretically took drugs and other paraphernalia off of Tennessee streets. However, the way in which they went about this is a highly debated topic. They used controversial surveillance technology to make a stop and arrested a 22-year-old. The technology they used is license-plate-recognition software that…
Read MoreWhat Happens if Everyone in the Car Is Drunk When You Get Pulled Over?
After an afternoon movie with friends, you all decide to stop at your favorite bistro and get a drink to catch up and talk. After a few glasses of wine, everyone piles in the car to go back to your house and keep the party going. You all feel fine to drive, so it doesn’t…
Read MoreThe Elements and Penalties of Human Trafficking Crimes
A crime attracting national attention over the past few years is human trafficking. Human and sex trafficking is a crime that can occur anywhere with anyone, in a variety of forms. For example, in November 2021, a Delaware-based truck driver was arrested in Cocoa, Florida, and charged with six felony counts, including human trafficking, kidnapping,…
Read MoreCommon Legal Issues Throughout the Adoption Process
The proverbial saying “It takes a village to raise a child” is true when it comes to the adoption process. While adoption revolves around what is best for the child, it’s also a process where both the adoptive parents and the biological parents work together in giving the child the best life possible. Often, however,…
Read MoreCan I Get More Child Support?
As a parent, you can personally testify about how the pandemic has affected your household’s finances. Your grocery bill may be a little steep because your children are learning remotely and home all the time. Maybe you were one of the millions of workers whose hours were severely reduced, and it’s difficult to keep up…
Read MoreWhat Are Discretionary and Reverse Waivers?
When a juvenile is charged with a crime in Tennessee, the court has the power to decide whether they will be tried for their crime in juvenile or adult court. The state bases their decision on a variety of factors, and can grant a waiver transferring a juvenile’s case over to adult criminal court. These…
Read MoreChild Custody and Support Issues During the Holidays
Although you may not want to admit it, maintaining a healthy co-parenting relationship with your ex-spouse can sometimes be difficult. Around the holidays, though, your ex-spouse’s actions may just become unbearable. Maybe he just bought your children the latest iPhones for Christmas, even though the two of you agreed not to spend much on the…
Read MoreHow Will Divorce Affect Social Security Payments?
When a long-married couple divorces, finances are often at the forefront of their concerns. Will I need to go back to work? Will I be able to survive on my share of the 401(k)? Will my savings be enough? Thankfully, there is always Social Security to fall back on. But your Social Security payments, just…
Read MoreBreaking Down Felony Drug Charges
Earlier this month, the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Deputies executed a search warrant at the home of Chris Appleby, a 33-year-old Amish man in Lawrence, Tennessee. According to various news sources, there were enough complaints lodged by neighbors to justify the warrant. It appears that justification was right. During their search, law enforcement officials discovered about…
Read MoreGetting Divorced When Your Spouse Has a Gambling Problem
Every married couple remembers the specific vows they took at their wedding. Each spouse vowed to remain by each other’s side until death does them part, through sickness or through health. However, married couples find themselves in situations that threaten to tear their union apart. One spouse could develop a drug addiction. One spouse could…
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