Legal Services at the Intersection of Business and Life
For those going through the process of a divorce, financial concerns are paramount. Everyone knows that divorce isn’t only an emotional event but can also be a financially taxing one. Thus, it is imperative that you know what to expect during the divorce process and how to manage finances after divorce. At Batson Nolan PLC, our divorce lawyers have decades…
When you go to a doctor for medical treatment, you expect that the doctor will ask you before engaging in any course of treatment. For example, before a surgeon operates on a patient, they will go over the risks of the procedure with the patient and obtain the patient’s permission. However, the doctor can’t just explain the risks in complex…
If you suffered slip and fall injuries in a grocery store or big-box retailer, it may be easy to overlook your injuries. However, once the medical bills start rolling in, many accident victims find themselves looking for ways to help cover their accident-related expenses. Grocery stores are legally required to provide a safe space for shoppers and, when they fail…
One of the most contentious issues in any Tennessee divorce involves the distribution of marital assets. For most couples who own their own home, the home is probably the most valuable asset. Thus, it is often the focus of much litigation and resultant stress. However, unless a home is entirely paid off, the spouse awarded the home must continue to…
The Christmas season is a time to spend with family. However, if you have children and are in the process of divorce, the holidays can turn into an incredibly tense time. Given the stress that already accompanies the holiday season, it may be worth the time and effort to create a parenting plan for the Christmas holidays. Doing so not…
No one plans on going to the emergency room. Yet, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there were 130 million emergency room visits in 2018 alone. Of those, about 35 million were injury-related visits. In more manageable terms, this means that over 40 out of 100 people were admitted to the emergency room that year—an astronomical…
Tennessee family law courts encourage parents to work together to come up with a custody and visitation schedule that will be in the best interests of the child. When parents cannot work out an agreement, a Tennessee court must decide. In Tennessee, family law courts decide two aspects of custody. These are traditionally known as legal custody and physical custody.…
Marriage is a serious commitment. Similarly, the decision to divorce should be taken with as much care as the decision to marry in the first instance. If you are reading this, it’s likely your marriage is in a rough patch. Indeed, every marriage goes through tough times. However, sometimes it is simply impossible to fix a marriage. So how do…
To learn that your child has cerebral palsy is often unexpected. You may be wondering what you could have done differently and if it was preventable. Sometimes the cause of cerebral palsy in a child is unknown or linked to genetics. However, there are plenty of instances where medical errors result in cerebral palsy. At Batson Nolan PLC, we can…
The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states that left hand-turns are the most dangerous type of driving maneuver. Left-hand turns require all drivers to be extremely attentive to potential hazards. Drivers who take extra precautions when making left-hand turns will be better able to avoid devastating left-hand-turn collisions. The Dangers of Making Left-Handed Turns When you…