Legal Services at the Intersection of Business and Life
When going through a divorce with children, establishing child custody and calculating child support are two key aspects of the process. Tennessee has adopted a set of “best interests” factors for establishing child custody, and all child support calculations are subject to a set of stringent guidelines. However, while child custody and child support are two separate issues, they are…
We have all felt too sick to do anything. But, is it really possible to be too sick to drive? At least one study has found that the effects of the common cold can impair driving ability by as much as 50 percent, or about the same as eight shots of whiskey. Whether or...
Despite research suggesting that lane splitting can improve traffic congestion and that splitting lanes may actually be safer for motorcycle riders than sitting between vehicles in stop-and-go traffic, the practice of lane splitting remains illegal under Tennessee law. Unless you are a police officer and you are responding to a 911 call or otherwise performing your duties as an officer…
Slip and fall accidents can happen just about anywhere. Whether you are out shopping, on your way to work, on a military base, or visiting a neighbor, dangerous conditions on any type of public or private property can leave you suffering from life-altering injuries. If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident, you may be entitled to…
Self-driving cars are here to stay. While Tesla has led the market over the past several years, all of the major manufacturers are now developing cars with self-driving capabilities. Regulators are working toward developing a framework that will support the introduction of fully-autonomous vehicles onto our nation’s highways in the not-too-distant future. But, as has been widely publicized, today’s self-driving…
If you have been injured in a car accident in Tennessee, it is important that you have a clear understanding of your legal rights. Recovering financial compensation is a legal process. And in order to ensure that you receive “just” compensation, you need to know what constitutes a fair settlement under the unique facts and circumstances of your particular case.…
Batson Nolan explains how an ILIT can possibly help avoid a heavy tax burden. Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts and Crummey Letters Many clients are unaware that the value of their life insurance policies may be includable in the value of their estates at the time of their death. Due to the high estate tax exemptions currently, this inclusion by the IRS…
Batson Nolan wants business owners to know the advantages of out-of-state LLCs Things to Consider for your LLC: If you have multiple rental properties, a Tennessee LLC might be of benefit to you. If someone sues the LLC, your personal assets are shielded as they can only access the assets of your LLC, regardless of whether your LLC has one…
Batson Nolan explains the process courts utilize to divide marital property. One of the most important, complicated, and frequently misunderstood aspects of Tennessee divorce actions concerns the division of marital property. The distribution of marital property in Tennessee is governed by statute – Tenn. Code Ann. § 36-4-121. Accordingly, this article will focus on providing a general explanation of the…
Batson Nolan PLC provides a summary analysis of TN Protection Orders. In Tennessee, an Order of Protection (OP) provides victims of certain types of abuse with a shield from their abusers that exists outside the context of the criminal courts and criminal law. Though OP’s are effective, they can be tricky to obtain. Accordingly, this article will examine and provide…