Legal Services at the Intersection of Business and Life
Divorce is one of the most difficult things to go through in life. If you have children, it is particularly difficult because getting divorced means splintering your family unit. The danger here is that the emotional upheaval of divorce can be so intense that it seeps into your decision-making abilities. When you allow emotions to drive the bus, you can…
In some Tennessee divorces, the topic of alimony is important. An award of alimony can severely impact the financial health of either party for many years to come. Consequently, one spouse may consider alimony a necessity that is worth fighting for, just as the other spouse may view alimony as a curse that must be defended against. But alimony award…
One of the biggest sources of contention during divorce is the division of assets. People spend decades of their lives building wealth and buying things that they enjoy, and no one wants to give up all their stuff because they are splitting up. So parties to divorce typically spend time arguing over who gets the house, the furniture, the vacation…
Many people today are health conscious. We listen to medical experts who are happy to impart their knowledge of how the body functions, and we follow the advice that best suits us—all in an attempt to live a happier, healthier life. But sometimes, despite our best efforts, we fall ill. When that happens, we further entrust our care to doctors…
Every June, we all get the chance to honor our fathers. It is a time of reflection where we think back over the past year and recognize the sacrifices and contributions our fathers have made to make our lives more fulfilling. At this time, many of us spend some time wondering about the perfect gift to show our dad just…
When couples divorce, part of the final order for dissolution of marriage includes a child custody arrangement. Unmarried parents can also have a judge order custody for their child or children. It is best if parents can work out the terms of the custody arrangement together. But if they cannot agree, a judge will dictate the terms. Once a judge…
Most people get married thinking that they will live happily ever after. But as we all know, this is not always the case. Adults considering divorce typically have a hard time wrapping their minds around the immense changes they are considering. But when a couple has children, it ratchets up the inner turmoil to an entirely new level. Even when…
Doctors and nurses are people, and people make mistakes. However, negligent medical mistakes happen far too often and can utterly change a victim’s life for the worse. That is why the law allows victims of medical malpractice to get compensation for their losses, which includes damages for pain and suffering. But what exactly counts as “pain and suffering” in the…
If you said the words “texting while driving” 15 years ago, you would likely have been met with a puzzled look. Most people back then would have said, What is that? But now, this phrase is quite commonly understood because it has shined light on the tragic consequences of distracted driving. People have been driving while distracted for years, long…
Americans have now been living through the COVID-19 pandemic for over a year. And as we all know, this unprecedented event has altered how we live our everyday lives. Something as simple as running to the store for groceries has become much more complex over the past 12 months. And even though everyone has high hopes for the near future…