Legal Services at the Intersection of Business and Life
Former spouses retain access to many types of military benefits after getting divorced (subject to varying conditions for different types of benefits). However, there are some exceptions, and ex-wives and ex-husbands who remarry can lose their eligibility to receive pension payments based on their former spouse’s military service. As an active military officer, enlisted service member, or veteran, understanding the…
Bicycle accidents on public roads can result from a variety of different factors, many of which are driver-related. Some of the most common causes include unsafe lane changes, turning without looking for cyclists, driving too close to bike lanes and shoulders, and using cell phones behind the wheel. Whether you ride your bike on your daily commute, you ride for…
If you are planning on starting a business, one of the first legal steps you will need to take is to form a business entity. Taking care of this step now will save you steps later on. And depending on the type of entity you choose, it could also provide you with critical liability protection in the event that something…
If you are planning on starting a business, one of the first legal steps you will need to take is to form a business entity. Taking care of this step now will save you steps later on. And depending on the type of entity you choose, it could also provide you with critical liability protection in the event that something…
As a parent, if you are preparing to go through a divorce or separation – or if you have already separated from your former spouse or partner – gaining custody is understandably at the top of your list of priorities. Ensuring that minor children have a stable living environment is the fundamental principle underlying Tennessee’s custody laws as well. And…
Dealing with child-related matters as a single parent or while going through a divorce or separation involves complex legal issues with potentially serious implications for your parental rights. As a result, before making any decisions about when and where to take your children, it is imperative that you seek personal legal advice from an experienced family law attorney. This is…
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…