Posts by Kevin Shepherd
The 10, 20, 30 Year Itch – What Do Divorces Look Like at Different Stages of Marriage?
We’ve all heard of the 7 Year Itch – the idea that a marriage can only stay happy for seven years before both parties begin to lose interest in the relationship. While it’s hard to track down exactly when most marriages doomed to fail begin to decline, a recent study found that the median duration…
Read MoreWhat Tennessee’s Updated BUI Law Means for Your Summer Water Fun
Summer in Tennessee brings thoughts of music festivals, barbeques, camping, and maybe escaping the heat with a cold beer on the boat. However, many residents may not realize that driving a water vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs is not only dangerous but also illegal, and a recent law now brings harsher penalties…
Read MoreNOCELL Technology Aims to End Distracted Driving
When many of us hear of a fatal car accident that involved teenagers, our hearts automatically go out to their families and loved ones. It is always sad to hear when young people’s lives were cut short over an accident that could have been prevented. However, one person who heard of a tragic car accident…
Read MoreIs an Agreed Divorce Right for Me?
The way that a divorce proceeds is typically based on the couples involved. When the former partners cannot come to a mutual agreement and do not want to meet each other halfway, the divorce proceedings can turn ugly. However, there are some couples who want the same things, or are at least able to work…
Read MoreHow to Pay for Your Child’s College Tuition When You’re Divorced
It is an exciting time when your child nears the end of their high school career, and prepares to go off for further schooling. However, this time can also be stressful and scary when you are working on getting a divorce at the same time. You have to think about how to afford the costs…
Read MoreNew Headlights For Americans: Why Safety Tech Should be Mandatory in All Cars
It seems the government was listening to us when we talked about how dangerous bright headlights are because the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is rolling out a new rule that will allow for adaptive headlights to be used on the highway. We welcome this rule with great anticipation. That means fewer of those…
Read MoreHow Do I Know If I’m Ready To Adopt a Child?
The decision to start or expand your family is an exciting one, but it’s also a little scary. While it’s exciting to think about how your life is going to change with a new child in your life, it’s also overwhelming to think of all the new obstacles you may face in taking care of…
Read MoreUnderage DUIs: Helping Your Child After a Mistake
We all remember what it’s like to be a teenager. Some of us may have had a better time than others (though, really — who enjoys being a teenager?) but for the most part, we can agree it’s a time of chaos and experimentation, usually with a reckless abandon. Before we hurt our backs sleeping…
Read MoreFentanyl Abuse in Tennessee
Each state in America has its own drug problems to deal with that are specific to their region. The same is true of Tennessee, and our great state is currently dealing with a heroin problem. Heroin on its own is a dangerous drug, but oftentimes it is unknowingly laced with another dangerous drug: fentanyl. While…
Read MoreHandling Your Loved One’s Assets During and After Probate
Very few things in this world are as painful and traumatic as losing a loved one. No matter how it happens, how expected it may have been, it still hurts. Loss is an acute and devastatingly powerful thing and it affects every aspect of those suffering from it, driving them into denial, rage, and depression.…
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