Posts by Kevin Shepherd
I Think My Spouse Is Gaslighting Me. What Do I Do?
Relationships can be tough at any stage. Sometimes you’re lucky and realize you’re in a fantastic relationship with a great person right off the bat. You go on to have years of enjoyment together. Then there are the times when you took the plunge, maybe with a little doubt you wrote off as the jitters,…
Read MoreHow Do I Know if There’s a Warrant Out for My Arrest in Tennessee?
Most of the time, if there’s a warrant out for your arrest, you’ll know it. The police may arrest you at the scene or shortly thereafter. But what if they didn’t? Perhaps you were involved in an altercation or domestic issue. Or you forgot to pay a couple old traffic tickets. Maybe you heard that…
Read MoreWorried About Gov. Lee’s Adoption Bill? We Can Help You
This January, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed a bill allowing adoption agencies to deny services to same-sex couples. The law prevents the state from barring agencies from receiving public funds for refusing to place a child with a family based on religious reasons. Advocacy groups and critics of the legislation believe the law unfairly targets…
Read MoreWill My Divorce Affect My Stimulus Check?
Near the end of 2020, legislators agreed upon a second coronavirus relief package for the country, sending out payments of $600 to eligible adults, along with $600 for each child. By now, most of us have received these stimulus payments, either by check or direct deposit. If you and your spouse are in the process…
Read MoreHow Long Does it Take to Resolve a Personal Injury Case?
Our clients ask this question often, and unfortunately there is no one-size-fits-all answer. However, we can provide some insight on how a personal injury case works, and what’s really happening when it feels like things are proceeding slowly. In a typical personal injury action, there are several factors that can influence the time it takes…
Read MoreCan a Non-Custodial Parent with a Criminal Record Obtain Custody?
A criminal record will keep you from doing a lot of things. It can keep you from getting a loan, getting a job, carrying a firearm, or finding housing. The one thing it might not do is keep you from parenting your child. Just because a non-custodial parent has a criminal record, it doesn’t mean…
Read MorePandemic Forces Tennessee Supreme Court to Suspend In-Person Hearings
A surge in COVID-19 cases throughout Tennessee has prompted the Tennessee Supreme Court to suspend all jury trials and in-person hearings. The order was filed by the state’s Supreme Court and applies to all state and local courts. In-person proceedings and jury trials are suspended until at least March 31. The order, which was issued…
Read MoreNew Study Examines Negative Impacts of Divorce on Physical and Mental Health
It seems obvious to say that going through a divorce has a negative impact on the lives of the former spouses, their children, and other members of their families. However, how much of an impact does divorce have on physical and mental health? A new study published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology was the…
Read More3 Steps for Avoiding Probate Litigation
There are few words that elicit true horror like the words “probate litigation.” We understand. You worked hard for the life that you built, and you just want to make sure your loved ones are protected. There are ways to reduce the stress of probate and avoid litigation, so that your final wishes go off…
Read MoreWhat if a Mechanic Causes My Car Accident?
One of the worst feelings in the world is knowing you held up your end of the bargain by keeping up with the maintenance of your vehicle, only to be left stranded on the side of the road. You start wondering if you bought a lemon that’s going to become an endless sinkhole of repair…
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