Legal Services at the Intersection of Business and Life
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…
In many child custody cases, the court has to decide parenting time for two biological parents. However, over the decades, the family unit has evolved. Many children are now part of blended families and cared for by non-biological parents. This category can include step-parents, a grandparent, or close family friends. While there are rarely issues when the biological parent and…
By the 35th week of pregnancy, you might feel that you have already entered the home stretch of a grueling marathon. Nevertheless, continuing prenatal care is critical to avoid potential pregnancy complications. The last few weeks of pregnancy carry a heightened risk of several serious conditions, some of which are life-threatening to both mother and baby. Warning Signs During the…
No one takes divorce lightly. Next to the death of a close loved one, divorce is the most harrowing process anyone can ever go through. Divorce is bad enough when both parties agree that the marriage should end. However, what happens when one spouse refuses to cooperate or even shows up to court? Yes, you can still get divorced in…